Sunway TaihuLight
Sunway TaihuLight is a supercomputer located in Wuxi, China. It was developed by the National Research Center of Parallel Computer Engineering & Technology and became operational in 2016. Known for its impressive speed, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in the world at the time, achieving a peak performance of over 125 petaflops.
The architecture of Sunway TaihuLight is unique, utilizing Sunway SW26010 processors, which are designed specifically for high-performance computing. This supercomputer is used for various applications, including climate modeling, drug discovery, and complex simulations, making it a vital tool for scientific research and technological advancements.