What are the potential challenges of achieving zetascale computing?

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In summary, as we move towards exascale computing, power consumption will be a major concern. The use of conventional silicon may not be a viable solution, as even shrinking to 5 nanometers would only allow for 10 times more transistors per area. Using 100 times the silicon area would also not be a feasible option and would further exacerbate power issues. The use of alternative technologies may be necessary, but their effectiveness will depend on the specific technology being utilized.
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So exascale is going to be predominantly a power issue. What about the zeta scale platform? What kind of new and unique issues are we going to come across
At that point?
 
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Conventional silicon will certainly get problems - it might be possible to go to 5 nanometers, that allows at most 10 times more transistors per area compared to commercial 14nm. Not enough. Using 100 times the silicon area doesn't look like a good solution. Also, power requirements become even more problematic. No one wants to have a supercomputer that needs its own nuclear power plant nearby.

Other technologies: depends on the technology?
 

FAQ: What are the potential challenges of achieving zetascale computing?

1. What is zetascale?

Zetascale is a unit of measurement for computing power, representing one sextillion (10^21) calculations per second. It is the next step above the current largest scale, petascale, which represents one quadrillion (10^15) calculations per second.

2. What is the problem with zetascale?

The problem with zetascale is that it poses significant challenges for current computing technology. It requires massive amounts of energy and produces significant amounts of heat, making it difficult to design and maintain a zetascale computer. Additionally, programming and software development for zetascale systems is complex and requires advanced skills and knowledge.

3. Why is zetascale important?

Zetascale computing has the potential to revolutionize many fields, such as weather forecasting, climate modeling, and drug discovery. It can process and analyze vast amounts of data in a fraction of the time it takes current systems, leading to advancements and breakthroughs in various scientific and technological fields.

4. Can current technology handle zetascale?

No, current technology is not capable of handling zetascale computing. It requires significant advancements in hardware, software, and programming techniques to achieve zetascale computing.

5. What is being done to address the problem with zetascale?

Many researchers and scientists are working on developing new technologies and strategies to overcome the challenges of zetascale computing. This includes advancements in hardware, such as new types of processors and memory, as well as improvements in software and programming techniques to optimize zetascale systems.

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