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An algorithm for the total, or partial, factorization of a polynomial

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

M. R. Farmer  and
G. Loizou
M. R. Farmer
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Science, Birkbeck College, London
G. Loizou
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Science, Birkbeck College, London
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Abstract

A globally convergent algorithm is presented for the total, or partial, factorization of a polynomial. Firstly, a circle is found containing all the zeros. Secondly, a search procedure locates smaller circles, each containing a zero, and the multiplicities are then calculated. Thirdly, a simultaneous Iteration Function is used to accelerate convergence. The Iteration Function is chosen from a class of such functions derived herein to deal with the general case of multiple zeros; various properties of these functions are also discussed. Finally, sample numerical results are given which demon-strate the effectiveness of the algorithm.

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Research Article
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Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society , Volume 82 , Issue 3 , November 1977 , pp. 427 - 437
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Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1977

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