Supercomputer

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.