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Introduction to Parallel Computing

From Algorithms to Programming on State-of-the-Art Platforms

Authors: Dr. Roman Trobec, Prof. Boštjan Slivnik, Prof. Patricio Bulić, Prof. Borut Robič

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science

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About this book

Advancements in microprocessor architecture, interconnection technology, and software development have fueled rapid growth in parallel and distributed computing. However, this development is only of practical benefit if it is accompanied by progress in the design, analysis and programming of parallel algorithms.

This concise textbook provides, in one place, three mainstream parallelization approaches, Open MPP, MPI and OpenCL, for multicore computers, interconnected computers and graphical processing units. An overview of practical parallel computing and principles will enable the reader to design efficient parallel programs for solving various computational problems on state-of-the-art personal computers and computing clusters.

Topics covered range from parallel algorithms, programming tools, OpenMP, MPI and OpenCL, followed by experimental measurements of parallel programs’ run-times, and by engineering analysis of obtained results for improved parallel execution performances.

Many examples and exercises support the exposition.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter

Foundations

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Why Do We Need Parallel Programming
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 2. Overview of Parallel Systems
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič

Programming

Frontmatter
Chapter 3. Programming Multi-core and Shared Memory Multiprocessors Using OpenMP
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 4. MPI Processes and Messaging
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 5. OpenCL for Massively Parallel Graphic Processors
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič

Engineering

Frontmatter
Chapter 6. Engineering:  Parallel Computation of the Number
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 7. Engineering: Parallel Solution of 1-D Heat Equation
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 8. Engineering: Parallel Implementation of Seam Carving
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Chapter 9. Final Remarks and Perspectives
Roman Trobec, Boštjan Slivnik, Patricio Bulić, Borut Robič
Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Introduction to Parallel Computing
Authors
Dr. Roman Trobec
Prof. Boštjan Slivnik
Prof. Patricio Bulić
Prof. Borut Robič
Copyright Year
2018
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-98833-7
Print ISBN
978-3-319-98832-0
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98833-7

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