Trends and Prospects in Scientific Computing and Quantum Computing in Astrophysics

Dear Colleagues,

Computing stands as a cornerstone in modern astrophysics. It is an indispensable tool in modeling intricate dynamics across diverse scales and processing observational data generated at disparate rates and volumes. Advanced and large-scale simulations continuously assist in refining physical and numerical models, establishing observational connections, and understanding astrophysical phenomena—from detailed transport microphysics in star formations and exotic matters in compact objects to the modeling of gravitational waves and the evolution of galaxies and cosmic structures. Distributed and parallel computing infrastructures are also behind large observation projects that propel us toward the age of multimessenger astronomy.

Quantum computing will offer an additional dimension to astrophysical research. While the timeline to their establishment may be uncertain, early gate-based quantum computers and simulators are being explored to uncover potential advantages of quantum algorithms for evolving genuine quantum dynamics, statistical inferencing, machine learning, and even solving differential equations. Rapid development in the quantum software ecosystem is fostering this growth.

This Special Issue aims to highlight advancements in computing, from simulations to data analysis, across various branches of astrophysics, and to inspire ideas for exploring the emerging paradigm of quantum computing within our community. We cordially invite research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing the computing aspects of astrophysics.

Dr. Chunyu Lin
Guest Editor

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• astronomical data analysis
• computational astrophysics
• computational cosmology
• multi-scale simulation
• multimessenger astronomy
• numerical relativity
• quantum computing
• scientific computing