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First-Principles Molecular Dynamics

This scalable first-principles MD algorithm with O(N) complexity and controllable accuracy is capable of simulating systems that were previously impossible with such accuracy.

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High-Order Finite Volume Methods

High-resolution finite volume methods are being developed for solving problems in complex phase space geometries, motivated by kinetic models of fusion plasmas.

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Qbox

LLNL’s version of Qbox, a first-principles molecular dynamics code, will let researchers accurately calculate bigger systems on supercomputers.

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Faster topology optimization: an emerging industrial design technique gets a speed boost

Researchers at Brown University, LLNL, and Simula Research Laboratory have developed a new algorithm to help optimizers arrive at solutions in fewer iterations, saving valuable computing time.

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Cancer drug candidate developed using supercomputing & AI blocks tumor growth without toxic side effect

A new cancer drug candidate developed by LLNL, BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research has demonstrated the ability to block tumor growth without triggering a common and debilitating side effect.

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LLNL, Amazon partner on groundbreaking AI integration at the National Ignition Facility

LLNL and Amazon Web Services are partnering to leverage the power of AI to enhance operations at the National Ignition Facility.