Compile-Time Symbolic Differentiation Using C++ Expression Templates

05/04/2017
by   Drosos Kourounis, et al.
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Template metaprogramming is a popular technique for implementing compile time mechanisms for numerical computing. We demonstrate how expression templates can be used for compile time symbolic differentiation of algebraic expressions in C++ computer programs. Given a positive integer N and an algebraic function of multiple variables, the compiler generates executable code for the Nth partial derivatives of the function. Compile-time simplification of the derivative expressions is achieved using recursive templates. A detailed analysis indicates that current C++ compiler technology is already sufficient for practical use of our results, and highlights a number of issues where further improvements may be desirable.

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