Efficient Solvers for Partial Differential Equations - Understanding Algorithm and Implementation Efficiency

Watch a thought-provoking seminar talk exploring the concept of efficiency in algorithmic development and implementation, specifically focusing on solvers for partial differential equations. Join Prof. Dr. Ulrich Rüde from FAU's Chair for System Simulation as he challenges conventional understanding of efficiency in computational methods. Examine critical questions about how to define, measure, and evaluate efficiency in both algorithms and their implementations. Delve into whether efficiency should be attributed to the algorithm itself or its implementation, and explore the complexities of developing truly efficient solvers. Learn valuable insights about the research methodology in computational science and the importance of rigorous efficiency analysis in academic publications.