Recommendation for running pure n-body simulations on computing facilities in Serbia

Abstract

Pure (gravitational) N-body astrophysical simulations are an irreplaceable means of testing dynamics and evolution of astrophysical objects both on large scales (cosmological simulations) and on smaller scales (isolated galaxies, globular clusters, solar system dynamics, etc). One of the obvious major limitations is in computing facilities at disposal for running the simulations. In this talk we will present characteristics of computational facilities available in Serbia. We will discuss their advantages and disadvantages and we will try to give recommendation for optimum and maximum scope of both large scale simulations and small scale simulations which may be performed with those facilities. Quick overview of simulations completed so far will be given as well.