Re: [boost] library proposal: odeint

Subject: Re: [boost] library proposal: odeint
From: DE (satan66613_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-12-14 11:36:19

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