P.B.

Schneck
Supercomputer Architecture
Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, Vol. 31

Supercomputers are the largest and fastest computers available at any point in time. The
term was used for the first time in the New York World, March 1920, to describe "new
statistical machines with the mental power of 100 skilled mathematicians in solving
even highly complex algebraic problems. " Invented by Mendenhall and Warren, these
machines were used at Columbia University'S Statistical Bureau. Recently, supercomputers
have been used primarily to solve large-scale prob lems in science and engineering.
Solutions of systems of partial differential equa tions, such as those found in nuclear
physics, meteorology, and computational fluid dynamics, account for the majority of
supercomputer use today. The early computers, such as EDVAC, SSEC, 701, and UNIVAC,
demonstrated the feasibility of building fast electronic computing machines which
could become commercial products. The next generation of computers focused on
attaining the highest possible computational speeds. This book discusses the architectural
approaches used to yield significantly higher computing speeds while preserving
the conventional, von Neumann, machine organization (Chapters 2-4). Subsequent
1987, XVI, 199 p. improvements depended on developing a new generation of computers employing
a new model of computation: single-instruction multiple data (SIMD) processors
(Chapters 5-7). Later machines refmed SIMD architec ture and technology (Chapters
Printed book 8-9). SUPERCOMPUTER ARCHITECI'URE CHAPTER! INTRODUCTION THREE ERAS OF
SUPERCOMPUTERS Supercomputers -- the largest and fastest computers available at
Hardcover
any point in time -- have been the products of complex interplay among technological,
▶ 86,99 € | £64.99 | $99.00
architectural, and algorithmic developments.
▶ *93,08 € (D) | 95,69 € (A) | CHF 103.00

eBook
Available from your bookstore or
▶ springer.com/shop

MyCopy
Printed eBook for just
▶ € | $ 24.99
▶ springer.com/mycopy

Order online at springer.com ▶ or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER ▶ or email us at:
customerservice@springer.com. ▶ For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 ▶ or email us at:
customerservice@springer.com.
The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with * include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for
Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with ** include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices
exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted.