High performance computing and simulation: architectures, systems, algorithms, technologies, services, and applications

摘要

In many areas, high-performance computing (HPC) and simulation have become determinants of industrial competitiveness and advanced research. Following the progress in aerospace, automobile, environmental, energy, healthcare, and networking industries, most research domains nowadays measure the strategic importance of their developments vis-a-vis the mastering of these critical technologies. Intensive computing and numerical simulation are now essential tools that contribute to the success in systems designs, effectiveness of public policies such as prevention of natural hazards and taking account of climate risks, but also to security and national sovereignty. Yet, the fact that simulation is employed by a large number of users does not mean that they all contribute equally to the advancement of this science. It is widely anticipated that the continual progress and investment in HPC and simulation will bring about innovations and technologies that will contribute to the growth and evolution in all major scientific domains. For instance, the simulation of complex phenomena, such as biological and living components, will lead to spectacular scientific breakthroughs.