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Parallel linear algebra with arbitrary precision

Is it possible to do parallel linear algebra with arbitrary precision within Mathematica (in a simple manner, as is done for the machine precision)?
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Can the CholeskyDecomposition function in Mathematica be made to work on non-symmetric matrices?

The CholeskyDecomposition[m] function in Mathematica requires a symmetric and positive definite matrix m. For instance, the ...
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Computing polynomial eigenvalues in Mathematica

MATLAB offers a function polyeig for computing polynomial eigenvalues, which appear, for instance in quadratic eigenvalue problems (see here for some applications) such as: \begin{equation} ...
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LeastSquare Solution for the Continuous Time Lyapunov Equation

I have been working with a problem which involves solving the continuous time Lyapunov equation $$A R + R A^\top = G$$ for the symmetric positive definite matrix $R$. Here $A$ is real, invertible ...
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Tridiagonal symmetric matrix eigenvalue using bisection

I know that Eigenvalues is already quite well implemented in Mathematica, nor am I foolishly trying to improve on it. In order to improve my programming skills, I ...
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Solution for equation system with piece-wise defined functions

As I could swear this worked just yesterday, I am probably just doing something stupid here and I am sorry to bother you :) I am trying to find the point where a curve crosses a line. In this case, ...
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How to fix errors in Gram-Schmidt process when using random vectors?

I first make a function to get a random vector on unit sphere in a swath around the equator. That is what the parameter $\gamma$ controls; if $\gamma = 1/2$, the vectors can be chosen anywhere on the ...
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Why is MainEvaluate being used when LinearSolve can be compiled?

According to this question LinearSolve can be Compiled. However, CompilePrint shows a MainEvaluate but no-warning is generated. It appears that LinearSolve is not ...