The research in this area spans fundamental scientific questions, from the origin of the universe and chemical elements to planetary processes and interactions affecting life and longevity. These application areas treat phenomena where controlled and fine resolution data collection is extremely difficult or infeasible, and, in many cases, fundamental simulations are our best source of data to confirm scientific observations.
Exascale Models of Stellar Explosions
Objective: Demystify Origin of Chemical Elements
What is the origin of the elements? Behavior of matter at extreme densities? Source of gravity waves?
Lead: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Principal Investigators: Daniel Kasen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Computing at the Extreme Scales
Objective: Cosmological Probe of the Standard Model of Particle Physics
Unravel key unknowns in the dynamics of the universe: dark energy, dark matter, and inflation
Lead: Argonne National Laboratory
Principal Investigators: Salman Habib, Argonne National Laboratory
High-Performance, Multidisciplinary Simulations for Regional-Scale Earthquake Hazard/ Risk Assessments
Objective: Earthquake Hazard Risk Assessment
Replace conservative and costly earthquake retrofits with safe purpose-fit retrofits and designs
Lead: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Principal Investigators: David McCallen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Exascale Subsurface Simulator of Coupled Flow, Transport, Reactions, and Mechanics
Objective: Carbon Capture, Fossil Fuel Extraction, Waste Disposal
Reliably guide safe long-term consequential decisions about storage, sequestration, and exploration
Lead: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Principal Investigators: Carl Steefel, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Cloud-Resolving Climate Modeling of the Earth’s Water Cycle
Objective: Accurate Regional Impact Assessment in Earth Systems
Forecast water resources and severe weather with increased confidence; address food supply changes
Lead: Sandia National Laboratories
Principal Investigators: Mark Taylor, Sandia National Laboratories