Vote Today in NERSC's Science as Art Competition

The entries are in and they are amazing. Now it's your turn. You have until September 15 to rate an eye-popping array of scientific art. Find out how. » Read More

Quantum Computing Partnership Extended

After a successful first year punctuated by strong scientific results, NERSC’s partnership with QuEra Computing has been extended. » Read More

Got What it Takes to be a Grace Hopper Postdoctoral Fellow?

Applications are now open. » Read More

Tropical Cyclones Intensify Due to Warming Atmosphere

Tropical cyclones have grown more intense near global coastal regions. A new study found that hotter air interacting with humidity and wind shear is likely the culprit. » Read More

Illuminating Proton Substructure

Researchers used lattice quantum chromodynamics and NERSC’s Perlmutter system to better understand how quarks and gluons form proton substructure. » Read More

NERSC Powers Discoveries, Collaborations in Quantum Computing

Since 2022, QIS@Perlmutter has supported novel quantum information science projects, generating strong engagement among researchers and fueling numerous discoveries in quantum computing. » Read More

New Alloy Won't Crack at Extreme Temperatures

With the help of NERSC systems, researchers have uncovered a metal alloy that won’t crack at extreme temperatures. The discovery could lead to next-generation engines that can operate at higher efficiencies. » Read More

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Some Scientific Computing Now in Progress at NERSC

Project	System	Nodes
Optimization studies of LBNF neutrino beamline and hadron absorber complex ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge PI: Igor Rakhno, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory	perlmutter	256
Energy Exascale Earth System Modeling (E3SM) Biological & Environmental Research PI: Lai-Yung Ruby Leung, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)	perlmutter	256
Integrated Coastal Modeling (ICoM) Biological & Environmental Research PI: Zeli Tan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)	perlmutter	160
Testing meta-generalized gradient approximations for atoms, molecules and solids. Basic Energy Sciences PI: Jianwei Sun, Tulane University	perlmutter	72
Improving the Quasi-biennial oscillation through surrogate-accelerated parameter optimization and vertical grid modification Biological & Environmental Research PI: James Benedict, Los Alamos National Laboratory	perlmutter	64
Relativistic quantum dynamics in the non-equilibrium regime Basic Energy Sciences PI: Albert De Prince, Florida State University	perlmutter	64