Scientific Computing and Algorithms in Industrial Simulations (eBook) von Michael Griebel

The contributions gathered here provide an overview of current research projects and selected software products of the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI. They show the wide range of challenges that scientific computing currently faces, the solutions it offers, and its important role in developing applications for industry. Given the exciting field of applied collaborative research and development it discusses, the book will appeal to scientists, practitioners, and students alike.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI combines excellent research and application-oriented development to provide added value for our partners. SCAI develops numerical techniques, parallel algorithms and specialized software tools to support and optimize industrial simulations. Moreover, it implements custom software solutions for production and logistics, and offers calculations on high-performance computers. Its services and products are based on state-of-the-art methods from applied mathematics and information technology.

Michael Griebel is Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Sankt Augustin, and holds a chair for Scientific Computing and Numerical Simulation at the Institute for Numerical Simulation at the University of Bonn.

Marc Alexander Schweitzer is head of the department of Numerical Software of the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Sankt Augustin. Furthermore, he is currently Director of Institute for Numerical Simulation at the University of Bonn and holds a chair for Scientific Computing there.

Anton Schüller is working at the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Sankt Augustin.