Supercomputing
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Supercomputing refers to the use of highly advanced computing systems, known as supercomputers, to perform complex and large-scale calculations at speeds far beyond those of traditional computers. These systems are typically used in scientific research, engineering, and data-intensive fields such as climate modeling, genome sequencing, and astrophysics. Supercomputers are designed to handle trillions of calculations per second, leveraging parallel processing, advanced CPU and GPU architectures, and high-speed memory systems. The Cray-1, introduced in 1976, is often regarded as the first true supercomputer, setting a benchmark for high-performance computing systems. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer
Modern supercomputers use massively parallel architectures, combining thousands or even millions of processors to achieve unprecedented computational power. For example, the Fugaku supercomputer in Japan, operational since 2020, utilizes over 7 million cores and achieves performance measured in exaFLOPS. This level of computing is critical for applications requiring simulations, such as drug discovery or nuclear testing, where accuracy and speed are paramount. Advanced interconnects and high-bandwidth memory further enhance performance, ensuring efficient data exchange between processors. https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/news/2020/20200623_1/index.html
Supercomputing has evolved to support artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics, where large-scale datasets require rapid processing. Systems like NVIDIA's DGX SuperPOD integrate GPU acceleration with high-speed networking to optimize machine learning workflows. With the emergence of quantum computing and exascale computing, the future of supercomputing holds the promise of solving problems previously considered intractable. These developments make supercomputers essential for scientific breakthroughs and industrial advancements. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/dgx-superpod/
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High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of supercomputers and computer clusters to solve advanced computation problems.
- Snippet from Wikipedia: High-performance computing
High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of supercomputers and computer clusters to solve advanced computation problems.
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