Supercomputing for one

Journal Article · Thu Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · IEEE Spectrum; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/6.4538· OSTI ID:5113747

Bell, C G; Miranker, G S; Rubinstein, J J

This article discusses graphic supercomputers. This is a new class of machine that integrates a portion of the computational power of a supercomputer and the interactive three-dimensional visual capability of a state-of-the-art workstation. Graphics supercomputers are parallel, multiprocessor systems. This article explains the two full-fledge graphics supercomputers now on the market from Ardent Computer Corp. and Stellar Computer Inc.

• Research Organization: Ardent Computer Corp., Sunnyvale, CA (US)
• OSTI ID: 5113747
• Journal Information: IEEE Spectrum; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Spectrum; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN IEESA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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