what is supercomputer

what is supercomputer

Supercomputers are the most powerful computers in regard to performance and data processing capacity. Unlike the computers we use on daily basis, Supercomputers are designed for a specific task and use by some large orga- nizations or countries. The supercomputers are mainly used for scientific research purposes task. 

The supercomputers are so much expensive and so large in size. For instance, Titan is a supercomputer built by Cray at Oak Ridge National Laboratory that costs about 97 million USD. And it takes upto 402 squire meter of space. Seymour Cray designed the first Supercomputer ”CDC 6600” in 1964 and this CDC 6600 supercomputer is known in the world as the first ever Supercomputer.

Use of Supercomputers

• Space Exploration
• Earthquake studies
• Weather Forecasting

Other scientific research Supercomputers: 

• Examples:
• Cray’s Titan by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States
• IBMs Sequoia in United States
• Fujitsus K Computer in Japan
• IBMs Mira in United States
• IBMs SuperMUC in Germany

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