real RAM model

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf theoretical computer science
gptkbp:assumes arithmetic on real numbers is exact
arithmetic operations take constant time
gptkbp:contrastsWith word RAM model
Turing machine model
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label real RAM model
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Michael_Ian_Shamos
Daniel Dobkin
gptkbp:introducedIn 1981
gptkbp:limitation not physically realizable
ignores finite precision
gptkbp:operator gptkb:division
addition
multiplication
subtraction
comparison
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Blum–Shub–Smale_machine
gptkbp:usedFor theoretical analysis of geometric algorithms
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:geometry
algorithm analysis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BSS_machine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7