Supercomputer
Super -food, superhero, superhangs, superfinals … Computers are no exception, because there are supercomputers in addition to usual. In SSKJ2 we learn that supercomputer 'Extremely fast and powerful computer'. When we talk about supercomputer, we mean the most powerful computer systems available.
They are intended for scientists, engineers and others who work with huge amounts of data or with very complex accounts that regular PCs are not able to cope with.
They are useful in many fields, from particle physics, modeling, processing natural languages, all the way to the development of new medicines, weather forecasting and climate study.
Word supercomputer In the dictionaries on the Fran portal.
Therefore, we can be pleased that Slovenia was successful a few days ago on a 150 million euro European tender for obtaining funds for a supercomputer with an artificial intelligence factory. Part of the funds will be provided by Brussels, part of our country. In Slovenia, we already have experience with supercomputers, the most famous is certainly the Vega supercomputer, which was launched in Maribor in 2021.
Because the operation of the supercomputer needs a lot of electricity, it is supposed to be powered by the Maribor island hydroelectric power plant, and a lot of heat will also be released. So could you even warm up with a supercomputer? Experts are still thinking about it.
In the meantime, we can consider how to create and preserve a safe and stimulating environment for everyone. In order for those who have remained along the edge so far, the progress of science can be enjoyed.
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The section is created in cooperation with ZRC SAZU (Fran Ramovš Institute of Slovenian Language), author: dr. Mojca Žagar Karer.
