Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers: The Grape Systems

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Junichiro Makino (University of Tokyo, Japan) Makoto Taiji (Institute for Statistical Mathematics, Tokyo, Japan)

Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers

The Grape Systems

Junichiro Makino (University of Tokyo, Japan), Makoto Taiji (Institute for Statistical Mathematics, Tokyo, Japan)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
23 February 1998

Astrophysics; 3D graphics & modelling; Supercomputers

Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers. The GRAPE Systems J. Makino University of Tokyo, Japan and M. Taiji Institute for Statistical Mathematics, Tokyo, Japan Physics is full of complex many-body problems, i.e. problems where there are a large number of bodies interacting. This is particularly true in astrophysics, where stars or galaxies can be thought of as individual particles, but also in plasma physics, hydrodynamics and molecular dynamics. Special purpose computers have been developed to handle these highly complex problems. Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers gives an overview of these systems, and then focuses on an extremely high profile and successful project-the GRAPE computer at the University of Tokyo-and discusses its development, performance and applications across a range of problems. The future development and applications of special purpose computers are also discussed. Written by two of the leading developers of the GRAPE system, this unique volume will be of great interest to readers across a wide range of fields, including, astrophysicists, astronomers, plasma physicists, researchers in molecular dynamics and computer scientists.

By: Junichiro Makino (University of Tokyo Japan), Makoto Taiji (Institute for Statistical Mathematics, Tokyo, Japan)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 539g
ISBN: 9780471969464
ISBN 10: 047196946X
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 23 February 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Junichiro Makino and Makoto Taiji are the authors of Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers: The Grape Systems, published by Wiley.

Reviews for Scientific Simulations with Special-Purpose Computers: The Grape Systems

...excellent summary text of the GRAPE systems and what they have achieved... (The Observatory Magazine, Vol. 119, No. 1149, April 1999)

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