Performance Optimization Techniques in Parallel Computing

Authors

Dr. Fatima Inamdar¹ , Aishwarya Shukla¹ , Gandharva Thite¹ , Atharva Doifode¹ , Sakshi Aherkar¹

1. VIIT

Conference / event

BTech Project Presentation, VIIT, April 2024 (Pune, India)

Poster summary

Parallel computing, a modern cornerstone, transforms how we handle complex problems across domains, allowing tasks to run concurrently on multiple processors. This boosts speed, efficiency, and scalability. It's essential for tasks unmanageable with sequential methods, from scientific simulations to data analytics, driven by escalating performance needs due to larger datasets and intricate tasks. Performance hinges on optimization techniques like load balancing, while scalability is crucial for handling big data and cloud computing demands. Our paper delves into optimizing performance and scalability, covering strategies from load balancing to communication optimization. Understanding and tackling these challenges unlock parallel computing's full potential, propelling computational science and technology forward.

Keywords

Parallel Computing, Load Balancing, Optimization, GPU Acceleration, Parallel Algorithm, Profiling Tools

Research areas

Education, Systems Science, Computer and Information Science

References

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2. D. A. Bader and K. Madduri, "Designing parallel algorithms," CRC Press, 2010.
3. J. Dongarra, I. Foster, G. Fox, W. Gropp, K. Kennedy, L. Torczon, and A. White, "The Sourcebook of Parallel Computing," Morgan Kaufmann, 2002.

Funding

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Competing interests

No competing interests were disclosed.

Data availability statement

The datasets generated during and / or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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