HPC GAP Plenary Meeting

17 February, 2010 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

e-Science Institute, 15 South College Street, Edinburgh

Any slides or other material generated as a result of this event can be found at: www.nesc.ac.uk/action/esi/contribution.cfm?Title=1067

Computational methods are central to modern algebra and discrete mathematics. Huge bodies of algorithmic and mathematical research are encapsulated in integrated algebraic software systems such as GAP (Groups, Algebras and Programming; see http://www.gap-system.org). However, these systems cannot exploit modern high performance computers, as they must do in order to address current and future research problems. This project is addressing this need by: i) a comprehensive re-engineering of the GAP system; ii) development of new scheduling and load-distribution technology to handle the irregular and dynamic nature of many symbolic workloads; and iii) a program of exemplar applications, dissemination and training targeting the GAP user and extender community. The main output will be a flexible, scalable, extensible and usable software base for the application of high performance computers in algebra and discrete mathematics, closely aligned with the needs of researchers in the area. This meeting is the first full face-to-face meeting of all the project partners and will be used to plan the future work of the project.

Target Audience

This meeting is intended for members of the HPC GAP project.

Programme

This event is provisionally scheduled to start at 09:30 Wednesday 17 February 2010 and close at 17:30 on Wednesday 17 February 2010.

Accommodation

Assistance with accommodation is offered once you have registered.

Registration for this event is now closed. To enquire about an application or to cancel a previous application please contact NeSC Administration.

Important Dates

29 Jan - Registration Opens
10 Feb - Registration Deadline
10 Feb - Date we will respond to your application by (Please note this is the latest date we will respond to your application. It is normal policy for us to respond within 5 working days where possible.)
17 Feb - Event Starts at 09:30hrs

Travel

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