One billion colors at a 35 megapixel screen..

Posted on Thursday, November 11 2004 @ 21:36 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Stellar explosions, protein structure and global climate models come to life in 1 billion vivid colors as scientists study their data and view simulations on a giant screen at the Center for Computational Sciences. The 8-by-30-foot power wall makes possible detailed study and collaborations in astrophysics, chemistry, climate, combustion, fusion, high-energy physics, life sciences, material science, nanotechnology and engineering sciences.

ORNL's EVEREST is a large-scale immersive venue for data exploration and analysis. Its screen is 30' wide by 8' high - comparable in size to 150 standard computer displays - and has a resolution of over 11 thousand by 3 thousand pixels, creating a total pixel space of 35 million pixels.

More info at Physorg


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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