Condensed Matter and Materials Physics(DCMMP)
Physique de la matière condensée et des matériaux (DPMCM)
Mark WHITMORE
Memorial University of Newfoundland
High Performance Computing: The New and Growing Environment in Canada
Beginning in about 1995, Canadian scientists have been working on a coordinated national project to build, operate, and support high performance computing and visualization facilities across the country. The result is an unprecedented set of computers that are available for use by researchers anywhere in Canada, and accessible via Canada’s Can*net 4 network. Users are supported by a national network of Technical Analyst Support Personnel. Funding and support for this infrastructure and personnel come from CFI, NSERC, CANARIE, provincial government programs, computer vendors, and other partners. In this talk, I will outline this overall infrastructure, how it is organized, and how to access it, and briefly discuss the ongoing work to develop a Long Range Plan for High Performance Computing in Canada. Time permitting, I will provide some illustrative condensed matter physics research examples.