A supercomputer is a highly advanced computer system capable of performing complex calculations at extraordinarily high speeds, typically used for scientific and engineering tasks.
Key Characteristics of Supercomputers:
- Extreme Processing Power: Can perform quadrillions of calculations per second (petaflops or exaflops).
- Specialized Architecture: Optimized for parallel processing and distributed workloads.
- High Cost and Scalability: Expensive but capable of expanding resources.
Applications:
- Climate Modeling: Simulating global weather patterns.
- Genomics: Analyzing DNA sequences for medical research.
- Physics Simulations: Modeling nuclear reactions or astrophysical phenomena.
Example:
The Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory performs simulations for drug discovery and climate change research.
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