-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Hellrung Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 9:39 PM To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: [boost] multivariate polynomials
I noticed Boost.Math has some univariate polynomial-related functions, but I couldn't find anything regarding multivariate polynomials in either boost or the sandbox. It seems like something ripe for generic programming (hence I think of boost first). Is anyone currently working on something this, or can anyone provide a recommendation for an outside library?
Our particular application deals with real (or complex) multivariate polynomials, and being able to do arithmetic, differentiation, integration, composition, and (of course) evaluation (among, perhaps, other operations).
I'm sure John Maddock will reply with more authority (when his builders have left ;-) But I know of no plans for work on this at present. We didn't even come to a satisfactory conclusion of Pawel Kieliszczyk's Polynomial library after a review that wanted more changes than the author has found time to implement for a re-review. http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2009/03/149833.php So one could argue that we need to walk before running with multivariates ;-) Boost.Math does not do anything complex either yet - these things always seem to turn out unexpectedly complex ;-) :-( But if you are planning to tackle this, I am sure we are willing to offer help in fitting into the Boost.Math scaffold. Templating on real type (rather than just double) is very useful (to some) but causes extra brain hurt. Policies to handle exceptional cases are also invaluable but cause yet more complexity. Paul --- Paul A. Bristow Prizet Farmhouse Kendal, UK LA8 8AB +44 1539 561830, mobile +44 7714330204 pbristow@hetp.u-net.com