Numerical simulations of elastic wave propagation using graphical processing units—Comparative study of high-performance computing capabilities

2015 ◽  
Vol 290 ◽  
pp. 98-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Packo ◽  
T. Bielak ◽  
A.B. Spencer ◽  
T. Uhl ◽  
W.J. Staszewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Elastic Wave ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
High Performance Computing ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Elastic Wave Propagation ◽  
Graphical Processing Units ◽  
Graphical Processing ◽  
Performance Computing

High-Performance Computing for Theoretical Study of Nanoscale and Molecular Interconnects

2014 ◽  
pp. 513-532
Author(s):  
Rasit O. Topaloglu ◽  
Swati R. Manjari ◽  
Saroj K. Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
High Performance Computing ◽  
Real World ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Quantum Effects ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Graphical Processing Units ◽  
Graphical Processing ◽  
Silicon Based ◽  
Performance Computing

Interconnects in semiconductor integrated circuits have shrunk to nanoscale sizes. This size reduction requires accurate analysis of the quantum effects. Furthermore, improved low-resistance interconnects need to be discovered that can integrate with biological and nanoelectronic systems. Accurate system-scale simulation of these quantum effects is possible with high-performance computing (HPC), while high cost and poor feasibility of experiments also suggest the application of simulation and HPC. This chapter introduces computational nanoelectronics, presenting real-world applications for the simulation and analysis of nanoscale and molecular interconnects, which may provide the connection between molecules and silicon-based devices. We survey computational nanoelectronics of interconnects and analyze four real-world case studies: 1) using graphical processing units (GPUs) for nanoelectronic simulations; 2) HPC simulations of current flow in nanotubes; 3) resistance analysis of molecular interconnects; and 4) electron transport improvement in graphene interconnects. In conclusion, HPC simulations are promising vehicles to advance interconnects and study their interactions with molecular/biological structures in support of traditional experimentation.

High-Performance Computing for Theoretical Study of Nanoscale and Molecular Interconnects

2012 ◽  
pp. 78-97
Author(s):  
Rasit O. Topaloglu ◽  
Swati R. Manjari ◽  
Saroj K. Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
High Performance Computing ◽  
Real World ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Quantum Effects ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Graphical Processing Units ◽  
Graphical Processing ◽  
Silicon Based ◽  
Performance Computing

Interconnects in semiconductor integrated circuits have shrunk to nanoscale sizes. This size reduction requires accurate analysis of the quantum effects. Furthermore, improved low-resistance interconnects need to be discovered that can integrate with biological and nanoelectronic systems. Accurate system-scale simulation of these quantum effects is possible with high-performance computing (HPC), while high cost and poor feasibility of experiments also suggest the application of simulation and HPC. This chapter introduces computational nanoelectronics, presenting real-world applications for the simulation and analysis of nanoscale and molecular interconnects, which may provide the connection between molecules and silicon-based devices. We survey computational nanoelectronics of interconnects and analyze four real-world case studies: 1) using graphical processing units (GPUs) for nanoelectronic simulations; 2) HPC simulations of current flow in nanotubes; 3) resistance analysis of molecular interconnects; and 4) electron transport improvement in graphene interconnects. In conclusion, HPC simulations are promising vehicles to advance interconnects and study their interactions with molecular/biological structures in support of traditional experimentation.

scholarly journals Action: A New Metric for Evaluating the Energy Efficiency on High Performance Computing Platforms (ranked on Green500 List)

2022 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
E. M. Karanikolaou ◽  
M. P. Bekakos
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
High Performance Computing ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ranking Systems ◽  
Performance Per Watt ◽  
Computing Platforms ◽  
Performance Computing

The need for new and more reliable metrics is always in demand. In this paper, a new metric is proposed for the evaluation of high performance computing platforms in conjunction with their energy consumption. The aim of the new metric is to reliably compare different HPC systems concerning their energy efficiency. The metric provides a mean to rank supercomputers of similar capabilities, avoiding the misleading results of metrics like performance-per-watt, currently used for ranking systems, as in the Green500 list, where systems with totally different sizes and capabilities are ranked consecutively. An example of this misuse for two adjacent systems in the Green500 list, is discussed. A comparative study for the energy efficiency of three high performance computing platforms, with different architectures, using the proposed metric is presented.

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