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Asymptotic Parallelism refers to the behavior of parallel algorithms as the number of processors approaches infinity, highlighting the theoretical limits of parallel speedup. It is crucial for understanding the scalability and efficiency of algorithms in massively parallel computing environments, where diminishing returns can occur despite increasing resources.
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Parallel computing is a computational approach where multiple processors execute or process an application or computation simultaneously, significantly reducing the time required for complex computations. This technique is essential for handling large-scale problems in scientific computing, big data analysis, and real-time processing, enhancing performance and efficiency.
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Scalability refers to the ability of a system, network, or process to handle a growing amount of work or its potential to accommodate growth. It is a critical factor in ensuring that systems can adapt to increased demands without compromising performance or efficiency.
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Speedup is a measure of the performance gain of an algorithm when parallelized, compared to its sequential execution. It is calculated as the ratio of the time taken by the best known sequential algorithm to the time taken by the parallel algorithm, highlighting the efficiency of parallelization.
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Amdahl's Law is a formula used to find the maximum improvement of a system's performance when only part of the system is enhanced, highlighting the diminishing returns of parallelizing tasks. It underscores the importance of optimizing the sequential portion of a task since the speedup is limited by the fraction of the task that cannot be parallelized.
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Gustafson's Law posits that the potential speedup of a parallel computing system is determined by the proportion of the problem that can be parallelized, rather than the fixed size of the problem. It emphasizes scalability, suggesting that as more processors are added, larger problems can be solved in the same amount of time, which contrasts with Amdahl's Law that focuses on fixed workloads.
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Processor efficiency is a measure of how effectively a processor converts electrical energy into computational work, impacting both performance and energy consumption. Higher efficiency leads to better performance per watt, which is crucial for optimizing battery life in mobile devices and reducing energy costs in data centers.
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Concurrency is the ability of a system to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, improving efficiency and resource utilization by overlapping operations without necessarily executing them at the same time. It is essential in modern computing environments to enhance performance, responsiveness, and scalability, especially in multi-core processors and distributed systems.
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Algorithm complexity is a measure of the computational resources required by an algorithm, typically in terms of time and space, as a function of the input size. Understanding Algorithm complexity helps in evaluating the efficiency and scalability of algorithms, guiding the selection of the most appropriate one for a specific problem.
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Load balancing is a method used to distribute network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed, thereby improving responsiveness and availability. It is critical for optimizing resource use, maximizing throughput, and minimizing response time in distributed computing environments.
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The angle of parallelism is a concept from hyperbolic geometry that describes the angle formed between a line and a perpendicular to another line, which asymptotically approaches parallelism as distance increases. It highlights the deviation from Euclidean geometry, where parallel lines remain equidistant and never meet, contrasting with hyperbolic geometry where lines can diverge or converge at infinity.
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