This infographic-style brief explains exascale computing, defined as a system capable of performing one quintillion operations per second. It uses relatable comparisons to illustrate the scale of a quintillion and highlights why this level of performance matters. Exascale computing enables breakthroughs in weather forecasting, climate modeling, clean energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and government research. By delivering unprecedented computational power, exascale systems allow scientists and engineers to model complex systems with greater accuracy, accelerate innovation, and solve problems that were previously computationally impossible.

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