Supercomputers Directions in Technology and Applications

Supercomputers 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. Supercomputersexplores 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.National Research Council Staff is the author of 'Supercomputers Directions in Technology and Applications', published 1989 under ISBN 9780309040884 and ISBN 0309040884.