The new supercomputer behind the US nuclear arsenal
“Sierra” was just crowned the second-most powerful supercomputer on the planet. And while most of its peers use their power for climate simulations, astrophysics, and other civilian work, Sierra is purpose-built for an entirely different mission: nuclear.
2018-11-20 13:00:00 - The Verge
We took a tour of this massive system, and found out why the US builds supercomputers to support its nuclear arsenal.