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Parallel scientific computation.

W D Hillis, B M Boghosian

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |August 13, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Massively parallel computers provide new scientific computation capabilities. This article surveys parallel computing applications and programming challenges for scientists using these powerful machines.

    Area of Science:

    • Computational Science
    • High-Performance Computing

    Background:

    • Traditional serial computers have limitations for large-scale scientific computations.
    • Massively parallel computers offer enhanced computational power but require different approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey the applicability of parallel computers for scientific computations.
    • To summarize current understanding of programming issues for parallel scientific applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Surveying a range of scientific computation examples on parallel computers.
    • Analyzing the differences between parallel and sequential algorithms.

    Main Results:

    • Most large-scale scientific computations are amenable to parallel computation.

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  • Parallel algorithms often differ significantly from sequential algorithms.

    • Conclusions:

    • Parallel computing is a powerful tool for scientific advancement.
    • Understanding parallel programming is crucial for leveraging these systems effectively.