Cluster Ohio Sites
Acquisition of a Beowulf Cluster for Research & Development of Advanced Computational Physics Modeling
Jacques Amar, John E. Bjorkman, Constantine Theodosiou
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
University of Toledo
Summary
The Intel Cluster will be used to develop and carry out large-scale parallel computations in condensed matter physics, surface physics, and astrophysics. We will carry out investigations in three project areas: simulations of epitaxial thin-film growth and nanomachining (Amar), electrical discharges in plasma displays (Theodosiou), and hydrodynamics of and radiation transfer in astrophysical outflows (Bjorkman). Two of these projects involve processes of great current technological interest, while the other involves fundamental investigations of astrophysical environments. The cluster will also be used as an experimental facility to develop improved parallel algorithms, investigate alternate network topologies, and implement various strategies for parallel computation. As such, it will also serve as a seed for the eventual development of a larger parallel facility at the University of Toledo. In addition, it will serve as an important resource for undergraduate interest, such as parallel software, networking solutions, and communications strategies, we will generate mutually beneficial tools, leading to major advances in our computational physics programs.
Installation Date
14 January 2002
Configuration
4 SGI 1400L Quad Pentium III Xeon 550MHz nodes |
