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Parallel Computer

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parallel computer
A computer that can perform multiple processes simultaneously. See parallel computing.
parallel computer [′par·ə‚lel kəm′pyüd·ər]
(computer science)
A computer that can carry out more than one logic or arithmetic operation at one time.

parallel computer - parallel processor

Parallel Computer 

a digital computer in which all operations on codes are ordinarily carried out for all digits simultaneously. There is a separate channel (code line, adder, and the like) for each digit of the digital codes used in the machine. Parallel digital computers are used when high computer productivity is more important than minimizing equipment requirements. For example, they are used as high-speed stationary general-purpose or information-logical computers and as control units working in real time.



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An invited paper describes an attempt to build a new kind of computer that directly mimics the workings of the human brain by a parallel computer system with more than a million embedded processors.
This eliminates the need to re-program the CORR4DB models in C, FORTRAN or MPI languages to run on the parallel computer.
Star-P eliminates the need to re-program the applications in C, FORTRAN or MPI languages to run on parallel computers, which typically takes months to years to complete for complex and computationally intensive problems.
 
 
 
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