On Interplanetary and Relativistic Distributed Computing

Explore the theoretical foundations of distributed computing systems that operate across vast distances and under relativistic constraints in this conference talk. Learn how traditional distributed computing models must be adapted when communication delays become significant due to interplanetary distances or relativistic effects, examining the fundamental challenges that arise when the speed of light becomes a limiting factor in system design. Discover novel approaches to managing parallelism in environments where instantaneous communication is impossible, and understand how concepts from physics inform the development of robust distributed algorithms. Investigate the mathematical frameworks needed to reason about causality, consistency, and coordination in systems where space and time constraints fundamentally alter computational assumptions, providing insights into both theoretical computer science and practical considerations for future space-based computing infrastructure.