Strategic Research Field No.4, Industrial Innovations(K Computer: Present and Future of the Next-Generation Supercomputer Project)

Abstract

"Kei"-supercomputer is planned to start its full-scale operation in about one year and a half. With this, High Performance Computing (HPC) is most likely to contribute not only to further progress in basic and applied sciences, but also to bringing about innovations in various fields of industries. It is expected to substantially shorten design time, drastically improve performance and/or liability of various industrial products, and greatly enhance safety of largescale power plants. In this article, six research themes, which are currently being prepared in this strategic research field, "industrial innovations" so as to use "Kei"-supercomputer as soon as it starts operations, will be briefly described regarding their specific goals and break-through that they are expected to bring about in industries. It is also explained how we have determined these themes. We are also planning several measures in order to promote widespread use of HPC including "Kei"-supercomputer in industries, which will also be elaborated in this article.