Supercomputers - Shaping And Future
(Billings, C.W.)
Abstract: A simple to read and understand book that explains what a supercomputer is and why such a machine is needed to solve challenging problems in science and engineering. The author had explained the architecture of super computers which distinguishes them from other computers . He has also highlighted the need to vectorise programs for making effective use of supercomputers. The book presents details of some of the commercially available high performance computers and also describes some interesting applications of supercomputers.
Some of these computers are so fast that they are able to complete more than one trillion operations per second. Writing in a lively, informative tone, the author presents the latest computer technology in a clear and exciting format that will benefit anyone interested in exploring the new horizons in science using super machines like supercomputers.Today the use of supercomputer is very common for every time-critical activity like weather prediction , space programs , nuclear plants or fast computation of large scientific data as in bio-sciences , bio- medical.
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