Fortran is the language of choice for scientists and engineers. In addition to its common use as a powerful language for scientific and medical research, it lends itself well to industrial applications in fields such as aeronautics, aerospace, and the military. Fortran's rich set of mathematical computation features, array manipulation, and optimizable constructs help you quickly create complex yet efficient modelling algorithms.
Product Editions
XL Fortran for AIX
A high-performance optimizing compiler designed to maximize the performance of HPC applications on Power Systems, and enable development of parallel applications that exploit multi-core and vector features of Power processors.
XL Fortran for Linux
A high-performance optimizing compiler designed to maximize the performance of HPC applications on Power Systems, and enable development of parallel applications that exploit multi-core and vector features of Power processors.
XL Fortran Advanced Edition for Blue Gene
A high-performance optimizing compiler designed to exploit Blue Gene supercomputers through intrinsic functions and performance-tuned libraries.
VS FORTRAN
Provides superior tools for superior performance. Supported on z/OS and z/VM.
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