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At a Glance

Discovery science and technical innovation

Computing at LLNL advances scientific discovery through foundational and innovative research; mission-driven data science; complex modeling, simulation, and analysis on powerful supercomputers; and creative technologies and software solutions. Everything at Livermore is Team Science. Thus, Computing is at the heart of many of LLNL’s most compelling national security and scientific efforts:

  • Operating one of the world’s largest HPC data centers
  • Designing AI and machine learning algorithms for science-based pattern discovery
  • Driving advances in simulation, scalable visualization, and data management
  • Providing essential IT expertise across LLNL
  • New simulation technologies and algorithms, such as in design optimization and decision support
  • Computing beyond exascale: heterogeneous, neural, cloud/converged, and quantum
  • Running one of the world’s largest control systems at NIF

Focus Areas

Computational Math

Powering scientific codes with advanced algebraic methods, algorithms, solvers, and discretizations

Computational Science

Supporting the Lab’s mission-driven programs with scientific modeling and simulation

Cyber Security

Meeting the nation’s top priorities to enhance security in a highly interconnected world

Data Science

Advancing AI, data analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, statistics, UQ, and more

Emerging Architectures

Innovating in new directions for next-generation hardware designs and platform integrations

HPC Systems & Software

Providing environments, tools, and expertise for vital national security research and development

Information Technology

Meeting the Lab’s computer technology needs every day with enterprise applications and services

Software Engineering

Applying best practices to maximize the efficiency of software development and deployment

News

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Source: High Performance Computing Innovation Center

HPC software tutorials return this summer

Learn how to use a modern, open-source HPC software stack! During July through September, join our tutorials on how to install and use several projects on AWS EC2 instances (provided). All experience levels are welcome.

Education | Events | HPC Systems and Software | Open-Source Software | Outreach | Scientific Cloud Computing | Software Engineering | Software Libraries

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Source: LLNL News

Meet the machines that matter: How El Capitan keeps its cool

A complex system of cooling towers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, sensors and more than 2,000 feet of pipes all work together to remove heat from the liquid-cooled exascale supercomputer El Capitan.

Emerging Architectures | Exascale | HPC Systems and Software

Highlights

Featured Employee
Nicole Marsaglia

Nicole Marsaglia

Nicole Marsaglia specializes in scientific visualization software and values collaboration, creativity, and community in her work.

Featured Project
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FRACTALE

Advancing the pace of computational science through workflow efficiencies and optimized resource management.

Featured Event
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HPC Software Tutorials

Throughout the summer, join our tutorials on how to install and use several projects on AWS EC2 instances (provided). All experience levels are welcome.

Careers

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We offer a promising future of discovery science and technical innovation

From software developers and applied math researchers to hardware architects and networking experts, computing at LLNL requires a top-flight workforce with a broad skill set. Check out our internship pages or visit LLNL's careers site to see how you can be a part of the future.