Brent-Dekker Method (General Root Computation Root Computation)
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Time Complexity
$O(n_max)$
Space Complexity
$O({1})$ words
(Store previous 3 estimates x_i, x_{i-1}, and x_{i-2} along with function values f_i, f_{i-1}, f_{i-2}; iterations take O(1) time and thus O(1) space, and space can be re-used across iterations)
Description
Approximate?
Approximate
Approximation Factor: epsilon, additive
Randomized?
No, deterministic
Model of Computation
Word/Real RAM
Year
1973