Quantum-Inspired Parallel Processing for Large-Scale Simulations

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 31, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

Large-scale simulations across various scientific domains – from molecular dynamics to computational fluid dynamics and climate modeling – are increasingly hampered by computational limitations. Traditional parallel processing approaches, while providing some degree of speedup, often struggle to effectively manage the inherent complexity and scale of these simulations. This paper proposes a novel framework leveraging quantum-inspired algorithms, specifically tensor network contractions, to address this challenge. The core idea is to decompose the simulation into smaller, independent subproblems that mirror the inherent parallelism observed in quantum systems. This decomposition allows for a truly parallel execution, significantly reducing the overall simulation time. We outline the theoretical underpinnings, detail the proposed methodology, and discuss the potential benefits and challenges associated with this approach. The framework is designed to be adaptable to various simulation types and scales, offering a promising avenue for accelerating computationally intensive scientific investigations. The efficiency gains are attributed to the ability to exploit the natural structure of the simulation problem, similar to how quantum algorithms are designed. Mathematical notation demonstrates key concepts and equations used within the framework.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22197216

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