Supercomputer Achieves Record-Breaking Universe Simulation

Researchers used the Frontier supercomputer to create the largest universe simulation ever, incorporating both visible and dark matter. This exascale-class machine, capable of a quintillion calculations per second, allows for unprecedented astrophysical simulations, enhancing our understanding of the universe's evolution and composition. The simulation aligns with large telescope surveys and includes complex physics beyond gravity, such as star and galaxy formation. Although Frontier was recently surpassed by El Capitan as the fastest supercomputer, its contributions to cosmology remain significant.