Simulation Software Extension supports Monte Carlo calculations.
Press Release Summary:
Available for GamBet and Xenos, which provide simulations of X-ray and electron transport in matter, GDE GamBet Distributed-computing Extension makes it possible to split calculation between any number of worker computers, using all processors on each machine. Calculations are independent and need not be synchronized. If one machine fails during computation, data from other computers is still useful. User's only role is to transfer files to and from worker computers.
Original Press Release:
Field Precision Releases GDE for Massively-Parallel Monte Carlo Calculations
SUMMARY
Field Precision has released GDE, an extension to their GamBet software for X-ray technology to enable division of large calculations between an unlimited number of computers.
GDE (GamBet Distributed-computing Extension) is a utility for the Field Precision GamBet or Xenos packages for researchers who run massive Monte Carlo simulations. The utility makes it possible to split a calculation between any number of worker computers, using all processors on each machine. GDE is compatible with any network of Windows computers.
GamBet is Monte Carlo package for simulations of X-ray and electron transport in matter. The package has several features that stand out from other Monte Carlo codes:
Field Precision introduced support in Gambet for multi-core and multiple processor computers last year. The company has taken another major step forward with GDE, which allows the division of large calculations with statistical accuracy between any number of network-connected computers.The package includes two programs, GB_SOW and GB_REAP. The operating sequence is as follows:
GB_REAP is installed on a master computer with a GamBet license.
Then, the required input files (GamBet control script, mesh definition, electric or magnetic field files,...) are ported to the worker computers.
Statistical and dose information is averaged.
The user's only role is to transfer files to and from the worker computers. This leaves complete flexibility for configuring the distributed network and automating file transfers. The GDE concept has several advantages:
Therefore, it is easy to carry out extended calculations at any locations via a company network or the Internet.
The GDE package is now available in the Field Precision catalog at http://www.fieldp.com/order.html.
About Field Precision
Field Precision LLC has created easy-to-use 2D and 3D simulation software for personal computers since 1989. Application areas include electrostatics, permanent magnets, charged-particle devices, microwave equipment, biomedical engineering and X-ray technology. The company, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, can provide individualized training and consulting for advanced applications. For detailed information (customer lists, research projects and publications), please see http://www.fieldp.com/company.html.