Frontier Supercomputer Powers 31 Billion Cubic Megaparsec Universe Simulation

Nov 30, 2024, 12:24 AM

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have utilized the Frontier supercomputer, recognized as the world's fastest, to conduct the largest astrophysical simulation of the universe ever produced. The simulation, referred to as a cosmic simulation, covers an immense volume of 31 billion cubic megaparsecs, incorporating both dark matter and ordinary matter to provide unprecedented detail. The Frontier supercomputer, developed by HP and utilizing AMC chips, occupies 7,500 square feet at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This groundbreaking simulation is expected to significantly enhance our understanding of the universe.