Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of SoC2014

Timestamp:

Jan 12, 2014, 8:44:46 PM (9 years ago)

Author:

christopher_kormanyos

Comment:

typos and clarity

SoC2014

@@ -42 +42 @@
 
 Even though the theory of hypergeometric functions is well-established,
-very few programs or libraries offer support for these fascinating and
+very few programs or libraries support these fascinating and
 versatile functions.
 
@@ -58 +58 @@
 * Investigate calculation methods for hypergeometric_0f1, 1f0, 1f1, 1f2, 2f1.
 * Evaluate regions of parameter convergence for these.
-* Ensure that calculations are fast and accurate computation for all built-in types and multiple-precision types.
+* Ensure that calculations are fast and accurate for all built-in types and some multiple-precision types.
 * Optional: Add support generalized Legendre functions of type-I to Boost.Math.
 * Optional: Replace certain internal calculations within Boost.Math with hypergemetric functions.
 
-This project requires strong interest in and dedication to serious mathematical programming
-and knowledge of C++, especially using templates which Boost.Math makes much
-use of to support not only built-in float, double and long double but also multiple-precision types.
-You will need to have experience using Boost libraries, including Boost.Test, and
-a rudimentary or working knowledge of GIT will be useful.
+This project requires a passion for serious mathematical programming
+and at least some knowledge of advanced C++. In particular, we will be using templates which Boost.Math
+makes much use of to support not only built-in float, double and long double but also multiple-precision types.
+It will be helpful to have experience using Boost libraries, including Boost.Test, and
+a rudimentary knowledge of GIT.
 
 A preliminary investigation for this project can be found here:
 [https://github.com/boostorg/multiprecision/blob/develop/example/hypergeometric_luke_algorithms.cpp]
 
-In this file, we are investigating Chebyshev expansions for multiple-precision calculations
-of hypergeometric functions.
-
-If this code leaves you utterly terrified, then this project is not for you.
-But if it only frightens you a little bit yet also piques your interest
-(and you have a passion for numerical programming), then you are the right
+In the link above, we investigate Chebyshev expansions for multiple-precision calculations
+of hypergeometric functions. If this code leaves you utterly terrified, then this project is not for you.
+But if it only frightens you a little bit, yet also piques your interest,
+and if you have a passion for numerical programming, then you are the right
 candidate for this project!