on 13.12.2009 at 18:02 Karsten Ahnert wrote :
Hi,
I am new on this list and want to start a discussion if a library for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs) would fit into boost.
We are developing a lib - odeint - for such problems. odeint can be found in the sandbox: https://boost.org/svn/boost/sandbox/odeint, but the current stage is far away from being ready for release or submission.
ODEs are usually solved iteratively. Therefore, we have introduced two stepper concepts, one for steppers with- and one for steppers without error estimation. At the moment some explicit solvers are implemented: Euler, RK4, Cash Karp, RK78,midpoint and Burlisch-Stoer.
i'd say that the domain which covers this lib is too specific for the boost collection on the other hand it's an interesting idea to establish a context for solving odes however there are VERY broad range of specific thing you should think about anyway good luck with your initiative -- Pavel ps i bet you are already familiar with the "numerical recipes", an outstanding book! if not -- you sertainly should