TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE YEAR IN PERSPECTIVE
ADVANCES IN COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
Astrophysics: Computing the Big Picture
Universe: The Movie
Simulation Matches Historic Gamma-Ray Burst
Nearby Supernova Factory Churns Out Discoveries
Fusion Energy: Improved Algorithms Shift Plasma Simulations into High Gear
Full Waves, Faster Runs for AORSA
SuperLU Solver Supercharges NIMROD
AMR Methods Accelerate MHD Simulations
Biology: Deciphering Nature's Assembly Manuals
ProteinShop: Solving Protein Structures from Scratch
Mapping the Universe of Protein Structures
DOE Facility Plan Sees Major Role for Computing
Nanoscience: Modeling a Realm Where Everything Is Different
Making Fuel Cells More Efficient and Affordable
Climate Modeling: Predicting the Results of a Global Experiment
Fingerprints in the Sky
Applied Mathematics: The Bridge between Physical Reality and Simulations
Algorithms in the Service of Science
RESEARCH NEWS
Accelerator Physics
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Chemical Sciences
Climate Change Research
Computer Science
Fusion Energy Sciences
High Energy Physics
Materials Sciences
Medical and Life Sciences
Nuclear Physics
THE NERSC CENTER
Clients, Sponsors, and Advisors
Capability and Scalability
Comprehensive Scientific Support
Connectivity
Advanced Development
APPENDICES