Real computation

Abstract: 1 Introduction.- 2 Definitions and First Properties of Computation.- 3 Computation over a Ring.- 4 Decision Problems and Complexity over a Ring.- 5 The Class NP and NP-Complete Problems.- 6 Integer Machines.- 7 Algebraic Settings for the Problem "P ? NP?".- 8 Newton's Method.- 9 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra: Complexity Aspects.- 10 Bezout's Theorem.- 11 Condition Numbers and the Loss of Precision of Linear Equations.- 12 The Condition Number for Nonlinear Problems.- 13 The Condition Number in ?(H(d).- 14 Complexity and the Condition Number.- 15 Linear Programming.- 16 Deterministic Lower Bounds.- 17 Probabilistic Machines.- 18 Parallel Computations.- 19 Some Separations of Complexity Classes.- 20 Weak Machines.- 21 Additive Machines.- 22 Nonuniform Complexity Classes.- 23 Descriptive Complexity.- References.

Abstract: . We present a model for computation over the reals or an arbitrary (ordered) ring R. In this general setting, we obtain universal machines, partial recursive functions, as well as JVP-complete problems. While our theory reflects the classical over Z (e

Abstract: This book represents the first treatment of computable analysis at the graduate level within the tradition of classical mathematical reasoning. Among the topics dealt with are: classical analysis, Hilbert and Banach spaces, bounded and unbounded linear operators, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and equations of mathematical physics. The book is self-contained, and yet sufficiently detailed to provide an introduction to research in this area.

Abstract: Computable Analysis studies those functions on the real numbers and related sets which can be computed by machines such as digital computers. It connects two traditionally disjoint fields, namely Analysis/Numerical Analysis on the one hand and Computability/Computational Complexity on the other hand, combining concepts of approximation and of computation. In particular, Computable Analysis supplies an algorithmic foundation of numerical computation. While essentially all computablity models for number functions are equivalent (Church's Thesis) several non-equivalent mathematical models for real number computation are still being discussed.