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The first volume in this new series has a companion in volume 2 (unseen), Parallel processing in computational mechanics . The first six contributions present general aspects of supercomputing from both hardware and software engineering points of view. Subsequent chapters discuss homotopy algorithms ... Read more

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The book provides an overview of the state of art of supercomputing in the engineering structures domain. Papers by recognised experts cover relevant topics including finite and boundary element methods, crash analysis, non-linear structure modelling, optimization techniques and the use of expert systems. ... Read more

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These interdisciplinary conference proceedings give an account of modern brain research, spanning the whole range from the molecular to the systemic level. The book intends to stimulate the use of supercomputers - for example, for analyzing and comparing images obtained with PET (positron emission tomography), MEG (magnetoencephalography) or fNMR networks. The book also offers a basis on which scientists from different disciplines can assess the current state of the field. ... Read more

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Massive amounts of numeric data are far more comprehensible when converted into graphical form. Hence visualization is becoming an integral part of many areas of research. The idea of visualization is not new, but techniques for visualization are still being developed, and visualization research is just beginning to be recognized as a cornerstone of future computer science. As scientists handle increasingly complex problems with computers, visualization will become an even more essential tool for extracting sense from numbers. This volume is a collection of the best papers selected from those presented at the August 1988 Visualization in Supercomputing Conference in Tokyo, Japan. It is divided into three parts: visualization applications, hardware and performance, and visualization theory. Subjects covered include visualization methods used in computational fluid dynamics research, time-to-solution aspects of visualization, the use of parallel/vector computers with finite element method systems, basic computational performance of two graphics supercomputers, and the applicability of the volume imaging concept in various fields. ... Read more

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The goal of this volume is to gradually guide the reader from his usual base of general purpose computer knowledge to the highly specialized knowledge necessary for the efficient use of vector computers. The basic rules for the selection of optimal data structures and algorithms for vector computers are presented. The properties of the hardware and software of the following vector computers are discussed in the context of measurements: CRAY-1, CRAY X-MP, CRAY-2, CYBER 205, ETA 10, Fujutsu VP 200, IBM VF, and CONVEX C1. The FIDISOL program package, developed by the author's research group, is presented as an example of the full vectorization. The advantages and the deficiencies of the most relevant vector computers are stressed. Related questions of a large general purpose software package for vector computers are also discussed. ... Read more

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This IDC Flash presents a synopsis of recent reports on the Japanese government's 10-year national plan for technology development and a brief analysis of the report's recommendations for national high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities.

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This book contains 18 scientific papers setting out the latestdevelopments in the scientific disciplines and endeavours to whichProfessor P. G. Burke has contributed over the last 40 years, prior tohis formal retirement in September 1998.The aim of the volume is to provide an up-to-date survey of the latestdevelopments in many areas of atomic and molecular collision physicsand applications and also a number of scientific disciplines wheresupercomputers play a central role. It will be of use to researchersin various scientific areas and especially to those entering new areasof atomic, molecular and optical physics. The book will form apermanent record celebrating the many contributions by Professor P. G.Burke, CBE, FRS, to the advancement of scientific knowledge. ... Read more

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Proceedings of the the Third UNAM-CRAY Supercomputing Conference held August 13-16, 1996 at Universidat Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. DLC: Chemistry - Data processing. ... Read more

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Parallel Supercomputing in SIMD Architectures is a survey book providing a thorough review of Single-Instruction-Multiple-Data machines, a type of parallel processing computer that has grown to importance in recent years. It was written to describe this technology in depth including the architectural concept, its history, a variety of hardware implementations, major programming languages, algorithmic methods, representative applications, and an assessment of benefits and drawbacks. Although there are numerous books on parallel processing, this is the first volume devoted entirely to the massively parallel machines of the SIMD class. The reader already familiar with low order parallel processing will discover a different philosophy of parallelism--the data parallel paradigm instead of the more familiar program parallel scheme. The contents are organized into nine chapters, rich with illustrations and tables. The first two provide introduction and background covering fundamental concepts and a description of early SIMD computers. Chapters 3 through 8 each address specific machines from the first SIMD supercomputer (Illiac IV) through several contemporary designs to some example research computers. The final chapter provides commentary and lessons learned. Because the test of any technology is what it can do, diverse applications are incorporated throughout, leading step by step to increasingly ambitious examples. The book is intended for a wide range of readers. Computer professionals will find sufficient detail to incorporate much of this material into their own endeavors. Program managers and applications system designers may find the solution to their requirements for high computational performance at an affordable cost. Scientists and engineers will find sufficient processing speed to make interactive simulation a practical adjunct to theory and experiment. Students will find a case study of an emerging and maturing technology. The general reader is afforded the opportunity to appreciate the power of advanced computing and some of the ramifications of this growing capability. ... Read more

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Increasing sophistication in research has led to a need for larger and faster computers. In this quest, supercomputers are themselves stimulating the redevelopment of the methods of computation. The results play a vital role in the advancement of science, engineering and modern industrial technology. Describing a few of the many research directions being taken to investigate potential parallel-computer designs, this book enables the researcher to keep pace with rapid advances in the development of computer architectures directed towards parallel processing and high execution rates. It discusses projects being conducted at universities, national laboratories and in industry, guided by the applications at those sites and the scientific expertise located there. The projects are not limited to developing a prototype computer; they are building new hardware concepts, and switching networks and developing new algorithms for parallel computing. ... Read more

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This uniquely comprehensive book brings together the vast amount of technical, economic, and political information and the analyses of supercomputing that have hitherto been buried in the frequently inaccessible "gray literature." Seventy-nine distinguished participants in the second Frontiers of Supercomputing conference offer perceptive and often controversial views on the emerging computing environment in the United States. ... Read more