Three Applications of GPU Computing in Neuroscience

Three scenarios outlined here show the benefits of using a computer system with multiple GPUs in theoretical neuroscience. In each instance, it's clear that the GPU speedup considerably helps answer a scientific or technological question.

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Published in:Computing in science & engineering Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 40 - 47
Main Authors: Baladron Pezoa, Javier, Fasoli, Diego, Faugeras, Olivier
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01.05.2012
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Subjects:
Brain modeling
Computational modeling
Computational neuroscience
General Mathematics
GPUs
Mathematical model
Mathematics
Numerical models
parallel and vector implementations
scientific computing
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Visualization
scientific computing
Computational modeling
Computational neuroscience
GPUs
neuroscience
computer system
parallel and vector implementations
graphics processing units
Brain modeling
Numerical models
Mathematical model
GPU computing
ISSN:1521-9615, 1558-366X
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Summary:Three scenarios outlined here show the benefits of using a computer system with multiple GPUs in theoretical neuroscience. In each instance, it's clear that the GPU speedup considerably helps answer a scientific or technological question.
ISSN:1521-9615
1558-366X
DOI:10.1109/MCSE.2011.119