From digital hype to analogue reality: Universal simulation beyond the quantum and exascale eras

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jocs.2020.101093
• Publication Date: 2020-03-06T07:25:12Z
• Authors: Peter V. Coveney; Roger R. Highfield
• Keywords: Exascale computing

Many believe that the future of innovation lies in simulation. However, as computers are becoming ever more powerful, so does hyperbole used to discuss their potential modelling across a vast range domains, from subatomic physics chemistry, climate science, epidemiology, economics and cosmology. As we about enter era quantum exascale computing, machine learning artificial intelligence have entered field significant way. In this article give brief history simulation, how can be powerful if underpinned by deeper mechanistic understanding, outline highlight limits digital computing - classical distinguish rhetoric reality assessing when analogue will play an increasingly important role.