This page describes Parallel Algorithm and Application activities at NPAC. A major project is the simulation of the collision of black holes and the prediction of the resultant gravitational wave forms. We also work in computational chemistry in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest laboratory.
EARTHQUAKE MODELS
NPAC is working with a group of Geoscientists, physicists and computer scientists on new approaches to modeling the onset of earthquakes as the fundamental physics of interacting fault segments. This involves novel parallel algorithms and high performance oject oriented computing. In near term, we are attending a workshop devoted to study of the possibility of developing the computational capability to carry out large scale numerical simulations of the physics of earthquakes in southern California and elsewhere. These simulations would produce detailed temporal and spatial patterns of earthquakes, surface deformation and gravity changes,seismicity, stress as
well as, in principle, other variables, including pore fluid and thermal changes, for comparison to field and laboratory data. To construct of the simulations, a state-of-the-art problem solving environment must be developed that will facilitate:
- Construction of numerical and computational algorithms and specific environment(s) needed to carry out large scale simulations of these nonlinear physical processes over a geographically distributed, heterogeneous computing network; and
- Development of a testbed for earthquake "forecasting" and "prediction" methodologies which uses modern Object Oriented techniques and scalable systems, software and algorithms which are efficient for both people and computational execution time.
Financial Modeling
NPAC has significant expertise in financial modelling using Monte Carlo methods on high performance computers. This work with industry is confidential but combines advanced simulation, novel algorithms and web interfaces These links are to older work and suggests areas of our interest.
Links of Interest
Other Parallel Algorithm and Application Links