The parallel execution of DO loops

  • Authors:
  • Leslie Lamport

  • Affiliations:
  • Massachusetts Computer Associates, Inc., Wakefield

  • Venue:
  • Communications of the ACM
  • Year:
  • 1974

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Abstract

Methods are developed for the parallel execution of different iterations of a DO loop. Both asynchronous multiprocessor computers and array computers are considered. Practical application to the design of compilers for such computers is discussed.