A computing structure for data acquisition in high energy physics

Lester, GA

Abstract

A review of the development of parallel computing is
presented, followed by a summary of currently recognised types
of parallel computer and a brief summary of some applications
of parallel computing in the field of high energy physics.
The computing requirement at the data acquisition stage
of a particular set of high energy physics experiments is
detailed, with reference to the computing system currently in
use. The requirement for a parallel processor to process the
data from these experiments is established and a possible
computing structure put forward.
The topology proposed consists of a set of rings of
processors stacked to give a cylindrical arrangement, an
analytical approach is used to verify the suitability and
extensibility of the suggested scheme. Using simulation
results the behaviour of rings and cylinders of processors
using different algorithms for the movement of data within the
system and different patterns of data input is presented and
discussed.
Practical hardware and software details for processing
equipment capable of supporting such a structure as presented
here is given, various algorithms for use with this equipment,
e. g. program distribution, are developed and the software for
the implementation of the cylindrical structure is presented.
Appendices of constructional information and all program
listings are included.

Citation

Lester, G. A computing structure for data acquisition in high energy physics. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Jul 1, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 1, 2009
• Additional Information: Additional Information : PhD supervisor: Dr. C. A. Owen
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1988