lapack ☆
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Description:
Linear Algebra PACKage
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: math linear-algebra scientific-computing fortran library
Install: brew install lapack
About:
LAPACK (Linear Algebra PACKage) is a highly optimized library for numerical linear algebra computations. It provides routines for solving systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, and singular value decompositions. It is the standard for high-performance scientific computing on modern processor architectures.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive suite for linear algebra operations
  • Optimized for high-performance computing (HPC)
  • Standard interface for dense matrix computations
  • Written in Fortran with C interfaces
Use Cases:
  • Scientific and engineering simulations
  • Data analysis and statistical modeling
  • Machine learning algorithm development
Alternatives:
  • OpenBLAS – OpenBLAS is an optimized BLAS library that often includes LAPACK routines and may offer better performance on specific CPU architectures.
  • Intel MKL – Intel's proprietary math kernel library, offering highly optimized performance on Intel hardware, but requires a commercial license for full use.
Version History
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