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Parallel Computer Models: An Introduction

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Algorithm Design for Computer System Design

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 284))

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Various forms of parallel processing have been realized in computer systems in the last two decades, ranging from parallelization of data processing with respect to input and output operations, to the use of higly parallel arithmetic units, to the construction of networks of tightly interconnected processors. In this introductory paper we examine various examples of abstract and real parallel machines with the aim of providing the basic concepts and discuss their fundamental characteristics. Besides we briefly discuss under what circumstances and up to what extent parallel devices may provide a more efficient solution to computational problems.

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  1. Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica, University of Roma, Italy

    G. Ausiello

  2. Istituto di Analisi dei Sistemi ed Informatica, CNR, Roma, Italy

    P. Bertolazzi

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    G. Ausiello  & M. Lucertini  & 

  2. Universita’ di Udine, Italy

    P. Serafini

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Ausiello, G., Bertolazzi, P. (1984). Parallel Computer Models: An Introduction. In: Ausiello, G., Lucertini, M., Serafini, P. (eds) Algorithm Design for Computer System Design. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 284. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4338-4_6

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