Large-Scale Computing Techniques for Complex System Simulations

Large-Scale Computing Techniques for Complex System Simulations
Author: Werner Dubitzky
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-11-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470592443

Complex systems modeling and simulation approaches are being adopted in a growing number of sectors, including finance, economics, biology, astronomy, and many more. Technologies ranging from distributed computing to specialized hardware are explored and developed to address the computational requirements arising in complex systems simulations. The aim of this book is to present a representative overview of contemporary large-scale computing technologies in the context of complex systems simulations applications. The intention is to identify new research directions in this field and to provide a communications platform facilitating an exchange of concepts, ideas and needs between the scientists and technologist and complex system modelers. On the application side, the book focuses on modeling and simulation of natural and man-made complex systems. On the computing technology side, emphasis is placed on the distributed computing approaches, but supercomputing and other novel technologies are also considered.

Parallel-Vector Equation Solvers for Finite Element Engineering Applications

Parallel-Vector Equation Solvers for Finite Element Engineering Applications
Author: Duc Thai Nguyen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1461513375

Despite the ample number of articles on parallel-vector computational algorithms published over the last 20 years, there is a lack of texts in the field customized for senior undergraduate and graduate engineering research. Parallel-Vector Equation Solvers for Finite Element Engineering Applications aims to fill this gap, detailing both the theoretical development and important implementations of equation-solution algorithms. The mathematical background necessary to understand their inception balances well with descriptions of their practical uses. Illustrated with a number of state-of-the-art FORTRAN codes developed as examples for the book, Dr. Nguyen's text is a perfect choice for instructors and researchers alike.