Frontier Supercomputer Sets New Record in Universe Simulation

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have used the Frontier supercomputer to conduct the largest astrophysical simulation of the universe to date. This groundbreaking simulation, which incorporates both atomic and dark matter, sets a new standard for cosmological hydrodynamics simulations. The project, part of the Exascale Computing Project, utilized the HACC code, significantly upgraded for exascale machines, achieving speeds nearly 300 times faster than previous benchmarks. This advancement allows for unprecedented simulations of the universe's evolution, comparable to large telescope surveys.