Workshop 27th September 2010 8 a.m. University of Warwick
Core Algorithms for High Performance Scientific Computing (Warwick)
- Web page
- http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/csc/teaching/modules/cy902n
- Categories
- C, C++, Fortran, HECToR, Iridis, Scientific Computing
- Submitter
- Petrina Butler
HECToR Training at Warwick
CSC / NAG Autumn School
September 27th - October 1st
After a successful school last year we are running this course again at the University of Warwick.
Attendance is free to HECToR users and UK academics within the remit of one of the participating research councils (EPSRC, NERC and BBSRC). In 2009 the school was oversubscribed.
Participants are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment.
Description
Many scientific calculations can be cast as problems in computational linear algebra and optimisation. Powerful algorithms for such problems form a common core of most scientific software. This school will develop a solid grounding in the mathematics of these algorithms; discuss the efficient implementation in a range of standard libraries and demonstrate effective use in real, high-performance scientific applications.
Aimed at
This school is ideal for beginning PhD students or Postdocs in all scientific disciplines wishing to make effective use of substantial computational resources to tackle new scientific problems.
Prerequisites
Please note that this course does not teach a computer programming language. A good working knowledge of a scientific programming language (either Fortran- 95/2003 or C/C++) is a pre-requisite. Students will also be assumed to be familiar with basic Linux commands, text editors, and compilation of scientific code in a command-line environment. A background in a mathematical science or engineering is essential. A basic knowledge of linear algebra, Fourier methods and eigenvalue problems will be assumed.
Duration: 5 days
After Course Attendees Will
Be familiar with a range of powerfull computational algorithms, their underlying mathematical principles and effective use via high performance numerical libraries.
Registration
To register for HECToR courses go to the booking form at http://www.hector.ac.uk
Further information is available at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/csc/teaching/modules/cy902n
These HPC training courses are provided free of charge to HECToR users and UK academics whose work is covered by the remit of one of the participating research councils (EPSRC, NERC and BBSRC). Other people may attend on payment of a course fee; please contact NAG for more details. If a course is over-subscribed then priority will be given to HECToR users, although NAG will do its best to re-run the course on another date to ensure that everybody who wants to can attend.