Scientific Computing Seminar Chris Cade (Fermioniq)

Chris Cade: Tensor network methods for PDE-solving

When
2 apr 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 apr 2026 noon CEST (GMT+0200)
Where
CWI, room L202
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Title: Tensor network methods for PDE-solving

Abstract: Tensor network methods, which have long been state-of-the-art for simulations of quantum physics, are recently finding success for other types of simulation, most notably for computational fluid dynamics. These methods promise significant memory and runtime reductions for large-scale simulations of physics via PDE-solving, unlocking modelling capabilities that have so far remained out of reach of conventional approaches.

In this tutorial we will give an introduction to tensor network methods in the context of PDE solving. We will explain why the approach makes sense and what we can expect to gain from it. We can also share some recent results obtained by Fermioniq in collaboration with Deltares and NLR.

To give engineers access to the technology, Fermioniq has developed a software library that allows for rapid prototyping and implementation of models, with GPU and tensor network acceleration supported out of the box. We will briefly highlight the role that this software played in our ongoing research and development, and conclude with a short demonstration.