Allow scientific notation numbers when 64, 80, 128 bit floats are allowed in PB.
Example:
var.f=0.436024071944526E-17
[Implemented] Scientific notation numbers
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I hope that requests for 80 bit and 128 bit floats does not delay the introduction of 64 bit IEEE double floats.
I have done a lot of scientific computing over the years and have never found the need for more than 64 bits.
Don't forget the FPU only has 80 bit precision.
Can anyone explain why they need 80 or 128 bit floats?
I have done a lot of scientific computing over the years and have never found the need for more than 64 bits.
Don't forget the FPU only has 80 bit precision.
Can anyone explain why they need 80 or 128 bit floats?
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