What Are the Uses of a Supercomputer?

Since its creation in the 1960s, the supercomputer has been used by a variety of large companies and colleges in an effort to conduct research that otherwise would not be possible. Because supercomputers can crunch numbers at a far superior rate than humans as well as work in a multidimensional way, the devices are essential to modern studies and research.

Quantum Mechanics

Supercomputers are used heavily in the processing of information on quantum mechanics. They are used to study physical systems at the atomic level.

Weather

Large-scale weather forecasting, such as that of global climate change, needs to use supercomputers in order to take into account globally changing conditions.

Modeling

Intensive modeling is conducted using supercomputers. This is useful for molecular studies, polymer research, chemical composition and simulations such as wind tunnel research.

Military

Military applications are very elaborate. From organizing war games to studying the effects of nuclear detonations on a large scale, many militaries across the planet use supercomputers.

Grand Challenge

Unsolved problems (known as "Grand Challenge" problems) are frequently the subject of supercomputer use. Examples of this include mathematical problems and protein-folding techniques.

References

• Supercomputers: Not Just for Scientists Anymore
• Uses for Supercomputers
• Physicist Uses Supercomputers

Resources

• Supercomputers