If you've just started reading this article, you're almost certainly using it a computer. Or is this a Portable computer or about one Smartphone or tablet (read: smartphone or tablet). Because these devices are also small computers. A new computer being built will definitely not be that small.
A supercomputer is currently being built in Germany. It is said to be the fastest computer ever used in Europe. For the computer to work so quickly, it also needs to be a certain size. After all, many different parts need to be installed for the supercomputer to deliver its performance.
Multiple rooms
That's why the computer doesn't just sit in a room. Different parts of the device are located in different rooms. And they are connected to each other by cables. Each part of the computer has a different function.
And how fast is this computer really? So fast we can barely imagine. Imagine that you have to solve the calculation 5 + 3 =. How long do you need to do this? If you are good at math, you can figure this out in a few seconds. But the supercomputer can correctly calculate a trillion of these calculations at the same time in just one second.
An incredible number of accounts
Otherwise, only 10 million “normal” computers could calculate this at the same time. It would take one person longer than humanity exists. So that would be completely impossible for us.
The supercomputer is expected to be completed in November and will be called Jupiter. It is primarily intended to be used for research. Because this device can help, for example, to discover through numerous calculations: how our climate will change.
Supercomputer: practice makes perfect
If you use your computer at home, of course your sister can't use it at the same time. But with the supercomputer you can many people work at the same time. And some researchers are already practicing a lot for this. They work on small computers and the like, so they'll know what to do when the supercomputer is ready to go!
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