Re: [boost] Re: matrix library ?

From: Dean Calver (deano_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-03-13 16:41:36

> > What factors influenced that decision?
> > In most of the work I anticipate doing, I won't need anything
> bigger than
> > rank 2.
> > That might be reason enough to limit the scope.
>
> I also do not know any common numerical procedure needing a rank 3
> tensor.

The are a few computer graphics techniques that can use a Rank 4 Epsilon
Delta. I have never actually used them myself (I'm not sure anybody has
except Jim Blinn (one of founders of CG)) as they fall out (I think) for
actual implementation.

Bye,
    Deano
Game Console 3D Programmer