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Parallel Computing and Mobile System Computer Engineering 3

The document outlines the differences between OpenMP and MPI in parallel computing. OpenMP is designed for parallel programming on a single machine with shared memory, while MPI is used for distributed systems where processes communicate via message passing. Additionally, it mentions an MPI program in C for simulating a distributed solar power data collection system.

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Parallel Computing and Mobile System Computer Engineering 3

The document outlines the differences between OpenMP and MPI in parallel computing. OpenMP is designed for parallel programming on a single machine with shared memory, while MPI is used for distributed systems where processes communicate via message passing. Additionally, it mentions an MPI program in C for simulating a distributed solar power data collection system.

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PARALLEL COMPUTING AND MOBILE SYSTEM

COMPUTER ENGINEERING 3.2


ASSIGNMENT 2

a) Difference between OpenMP and MPI

1. OpenMP (Open Multi-Processing):

o Purpose: Used for parallel programming within a single machine (single memory
space).

o How it works: OpenMP divides tasks into threads that all run concurrently but
share the same memory.

o Usage: It’s easier to implement when you have a single machine and you want
multiple threads to handle different parts of a task (e.g., loops).

o Memory: Shared memory.

2. MPI (Message Passing Interface):

o Purpose: Used for parallel programming in distributed systems, where multiple


processes might run on multiple machines.

o How it works: Each process runs independently and communicates (sends


messages) with other processes. Processes don’t share memory, so they exchange
data through message passing.

o Usage: It's best when you have multiple machines or processes that need to
communicate, especially in high-performance computing scenarios.

o Memory: Distributed memory.

b) An MPI program in c that that simulates the distributed solar power data collection and
reporting system using message passing

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