Europe's Fastest Supercomputer, Jupiter, Launched to Revolutionise Climate Models and Drug Development
Europe's fastest supercomputer, Jupiter, was inaugurated on Friday at the Forschungszentrum Jülich. This exascale-class computer is set to revolutionise climate models, weather simulations, and drug development, while also bolstering Europe's digital sovereignty and AI capabilities.
Jupiter, ranking fourth on the official Top-500 list, boasts an impressive speed of over a trillion calculations per second. That's equivalent to the power of a million smartphones stacked as high as Mount Everest. The project, led by Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, chairwoman of the Forschungszentrum Jülich board, is funded by Euro-HPCe, the Federal Ministry of Research, and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The supercomputer's modular design allows it to integrate cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing and neuromorphic chips. Astrid Lambrecht considers Jupiter a central building block for Europe's digital sovereignty. She envisions it advancing climate and health research and helping Europe stay competitive in the AI race.
Jupiter, Europe's first exascale-class computer, promises to improve climate models and develop new active ingredients against diseases. With its energy-efficient design, using renewable sources and waste heat for heating, it's not just powerful but also environmentally responsible. This significant addition to Europe's technological landscape is set to drive innovation and strengthen the continent's digital capabilities.
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