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OverviewSupercomputers are the ultimate engine of the information age. By generating and processing vast amounts of data with hitherto unparalleled speed, they make new activities in industrial research and product development possible. Supercomputers explores commercial supercomputer applications today as well as those emerging from university laboratories. It outlines trends in the supercomputing technology into the near future, and also contributes to a growing debate on the roles of the public and private sectors in nurturing this vital technology. Table of Contents Front Matter Part A: Opening Remarks 1. Welcome 2. Supercomputers: Vital Tool for the Nation 3. Introduction Part B: The Changing Landscape of Supercomputer Technology 4. Exisiting Conditions 5. Toward the Future Part C: Existing Applications of Supercomputers in Industry 6. Deciding to Aquire a Powerful New Research Tool-Supercomputing 7. Using Supercomputing to Transform Thinking about Product Design 8. Achieving a Pioneering Outlook with Supercomputing Part D: Concluding Remarks 9. Summary Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Academy of Sciences , Academy Industry Program , National Research Council , Computer Science and Telecommunications BoardPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9780309040884ISBN 10: 0309040884 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 February 1989 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Part A: Opening Remarks; 3 1. Welcome; 4 2. Supercomputers: Vital Tool for the Nation; 5 3. Introduction; 6 Part B: The Changing Landscape of Supercomputer Technology; 7 4. Exisiting Conditions; 8 5. Toward the Future; 9 Part C: Existing Applications of Supercomputers in Industry; 10 6. Deciding to Aquire a Powerful New Research Tool-Supercomputing; 11 7. Using Supercomputing to Transform Thinking about Product Design; 12 8. Achieving a Pioneering Outlook with Supercomputing; 13 Part D: Concluding Remarks; 14 9. SummaryReviewsAuthor InformationComputer Science and Technology Board, National Research Council, and Academy Industry Program, National Academy of Sciences Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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