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HPC

High-Performance Computing (HPC) is the procedure of combining computational resources together as a single resource. The combined resources are often referred to as a supercomputer or a compute cluster. The reason this is done is to make it possible to deliver computational intensity and the ability to process complex computational workloads and applications at high speeds and in parallel. Those workloads require

computing power and performance that is often beyond the capabilities of a typical desktop computer or a workstation.

HPC is used to solve some of the most advanced and toughest computational problems we have today. These problems exist in all sectors, such as science, engineering, or business. Some of the most popular use cases for HPC include:

Climate modelling and weather prediction
Oil and gas exploration
Automotive and aerospace engineering
Financial analysis and risk assessment
Drug discovery and protein folding
Image and video processing
Reverse encryption and intrusion detection for cybersecurity
Genomics research and analysis

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The High-Performance Computing (HPC) research infrastructure was established in the Institute for Mathematical Research, UPM to support research that requires powerful computing resources.