Field-programmable gate arrays and quantum Monte Carlo: Power efficient coprocessing for scalable high-performance computing

Massively parallel architectures offer the potential to significantly accelerate an application relative to their serial counterparts. However, not all applications exhibit an adequate level of data and/or task parallelism to exploit such platforms. Furthermore, the power consumption associated with these forms of computation renders "scaling out" for exascale levels of performance incompatible with modern sustainable energy policies. In this work, we investigate the potential for field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to feature in future exascale platforms, and their capacity to improve performance per unit power measurements for the purposes of scientific computing. We have focussed our efforts on Variational Monte Carlo, and report on the benefits of co-processing with an FPGA relative to a purely multicore system.Royal Society Horizon 2020 Hartree Centr

International Consensus Statement on Rhinology and Allergy: Rhinosinusitis

Background: The 5 years since the publication of the first International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis (ICAR‐RS) has witnessed foundational progress in our understanding and treatment of rhinologic disease. These advances are reflected within the more than 40 new topics covered within the ICAR‐RS‐2021 as well as updates to the original 140 topics. This executive summary consolidates the evidence‐based findings of the document. Methods: ICAR‐RS presents over 180 topics in the forms of evidence‐based reviews with recommendations (EBRRs), evidence‐based reviews, and literature reviews. The highest grade structured recommendations of the EBRR sections are summarized in this executive summary. Results: ICAR‐RS‐2021 covers 22 topics regarding the medical management of RS, which are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Additionally, 4 topics regarding the surgical management of RS are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Finally, a comprehensive evidence‐based management algorithm is provided. Conclusion: This ICAR‐RS‐2021 executive summary provides a compilation of the evidence‐based recommendations for medical and surgical treatment of the most common forms of RS

Field‐programmable gate arrays and quantum Monte Carlo: Power efficient coprocessing for scalable high‐performance computing

Massively parallel architectures offer the potential to significantly accelerate an application relative to their serial counterparts. However, not all applications exhibit an adequate level of data and/or task parallelism to exploit such platforms. Furthermore, the power consumption associated with these forms of computation renders "scaling out" for exascale levels of performance incompatible with modern sustainable energy policies. In this work, we investigate the potential for field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to feature in future exascale platforms, and their capacity to improve performance per unit power measurements for the purposes of scientific computing. We have focussed our efforts on Variational Monte Carlo, and report on the benefits of co-processing with an FPGA relative to a purely multicore system.Royal Society Horizon 2020 Hartree Centr