Parallel Computing : Principles and Practice

T. J. Fountain

ISBN 10: 0521031893 / ISBN 13: 9780521031899

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2006

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book sets out the principles of parallel computing in a way which will be useful to student and potential user alike. It includes coverage of both conventional and neural computers. The content of the book is arranged hierarchically. It explains why, where and how parallel computing is used; the fundamental paradigms employed in the field; how systems are programmed or trained; technical aspects including connectivity and processing element complexity; and how system performance is estimated (and why doing so is difficult). The penultimate chapter of the book comprises a set of case studies of archetypal parallel computers, each study written by an individual closely connected with the system in question. The final chapter correlates the various aspects of parallel computing into a taxonomy of systems.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parallel Computing : Principles and Practice
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521031893
• ISBN 13: 9780521031899
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 19D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 547 grams

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Synopsis

This book sets out the principles of parallel computing, explaining why, where, and how parallel computing is used. It is unique in its coverage of both conventional and neural computing (which act in ways similar to human brains), and also covers such topics as the fundamental paradigms employed in the field, how systems are programmed or trained, technical aspects including connectivity and processing element complexity, and how system performance is estimated (and why doing so is difficult). The penultimate chapter comprises a set of case studies of archetypal parallel computers, each study written by an individual closely connected with the system in question. The final chapter correlates the various aspects of parallel computing into a taxonomy of systems.

Book Description

This book is intended for students of computing and users of computer systems and explains why, where and how parallel computing is used.It sets out the principles of parallel computing and includes coverage of both conventional and neural computers. An important feature is a set of case studies of archetypal parallel computers, each study written by an individual closely connected with the system in question.