High Performance Computing Demystified

Content: 
About the Cover, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
List of Figures, Pages ix-x
Foreword, Pages xi-xiii
Preface, Pages xv-xvi
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 3-11
Chapter 2 - History, Pages 13-21
Introduction to Computer Architectures, Page 23
Chapter 3 - High Performance on a Chip, Pages 25-44
Chapter 4 - Topological Issues, Pages 45-58
Introduction to Multiple Processor Architectures, Page 59
Chapter 5 - Vector Processors, Pages 61-72
Chapter 6 - Multiprocessor Machines, Pages 73-90
Chapter 7 - Collections of Workstations, Pages 91-95
Chapter 8 - I/O, Pages 97-103
Introduction to Software Issues, Page 105
Chapter 9 - Software, Pages 107-139
Introduction to High Performance Applications, Page 141
Chapter 10 - Models of Physical Systems, Pages 143-157
Chapter 11 - Seismic Applications, Pages 159-168
Chapter 12 - Biology and Artificial Life, Pages 169-181
Chapter 13 - Business Applications, Pages 183-196
Chapter 14 - Optimization, Pages 197-212
Chapter 15 - Graphics and Visualization, Pages 213-223
Chapter 16 - Conclusion, Pages 227-237
Glossary, Pages 239-245
Bibliography, Pages 247-251
Index, Pages 253-261