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First Full Observable-Universe Simulation

Posted by timothy on from the not-counting-the-big-blue-room dept.

First time accepted submitter slashmatteo writes "The goal of the DEUS project (Dark Energy Universe Simulation) is to investigate the imprints of dark energy on cosmic structure formation through high-performance numerical simulations. In order to do so, the project has conducted a simulation of the structuring of the entire observable universe, from the Big Bang to the present day. Thanks to the Curie super-computer, the simulation has made it possible to follow the evolution of 550 billion particles. Two other complementary runs are scheduled by the end of May. More details in the press release."

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  1. FULL universe simulation by Narrowband · · Score: 5, Funny

    When in the simulation does it reach the point where it starts simulating the Curie supercomputer simulating it?

    1. Re:FULL universe simulation by zAPPzAPP · · Score: 4, Funny

      It's right there, in particle 4153341989.

    2. Re:FULL universe simulation by Sperbels · · Score: 5, Funny

      Well I once heard that to have a real simulation of the universe, you would need to have a computer the size of the universe

      Not if we use winzip to compress it.

    3. Re:FULL universe simulation by Nidi62 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Is Jenny represented by particle #8675309?

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  2. I hope it isn't labeled by IndustrialComplex · · Score: 5, Funny

    All we need is a pointer to Earth that says 'You are here.' and it's game over for us all!

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  3. Re:Has someone asked it... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Insufficient data for a meaningful answer

  4. I believe it is "Now" by Brad1138 · · Score: 3, Funny

    (obligatory Space Balls reference)
    You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now.
    What happened to then?
    We passed then.
    When?
    Just now. We're at now now.
    Go back to then.
    When?
    Now!
    Now?
    Now!
    I can't.
    Why?
    We missed it.
    When?
    Just now.
    When will then be now?
    Soon.

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  5. Re:DEUS... by thomst · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nrrqshrr noted:

    I didn't RTFA, but DEUS sounds like the perfect name for this project.

    In fact, running on the Curie supercomputer makes it a DEUS ex machina!

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