Parallel Computing

Computer-generated image of colorful, twisted bands.

Folding of deca-alanine molecule simulated at various temperatures in parallel. (Image courtesy Zachary Ulissi.)

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

18.337J / 6.338J

As Taught In

Fall 2011

Level

Graduate

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Course Description

This is an advanced interdisciplinary introduction to applied parallel computing on modern supercomputers. It has a hands-on emphasis on understanding the realities and myths of what is possible on the world's fastest machines. We will make prominent use of the Julia Language software project.


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