Center for Computational Astrophysics
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The Center for Computational Astrophysics is a research division of Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory dedicated to advancing astronomy and astrophysics through large-scale numerical simulations and data-intensive computational methods.
All labels observed (1)
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| Center for Computational Astrophysics canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7459305 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Center for Computational Astrophysics Context triple: [NAOJ, hasDivision, Center for Computational Astrophysics]
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Theoretical Astrophysics Division
The Theoretical Astrophysics Division is a research unit of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory focused on developing and applying theoretical models to understand astrophysical phenomena and the universe.
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Department of Astrophysics
The Department of Astrophysics is a research division of the Lebedev Physical Institute specializing in the study of cosmic phenomena, including stars, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe.
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Department of Astrophysics
The Department of Astrophysics is the research and education division of the American Museum of Natural History dedicated to the study of the universe, including stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
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Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is an academic unit dedicated to research and education in the study of celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and the physical laws governing the universe.
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High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
The High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) is NASA’s primary archive for high-energy astrophysics data, providing access to and tools for analyzing observations from X-ray and gamma-ray space missions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Center for Computational Astrophysics Target entity description: The Center for Computational Astrophysics is a research division of Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory dedicated to advancing astronomy and astrophysics through large-scale numerical simulations and data-intensive computational methods.
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A.
Theoretical Astrophysics Division
The Theoretical Astrophysics Division is a research unit of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory focused on developing and applying theoretical models to understand astrophysical phenomena and the universe.
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B.
Department of Astrophysics
The Department of Astrophysics is a research division of the Lebedev Physical Institute specializing in the study of cosmic phenomena, including stars, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe.
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Department of Astrophysics
The Department of Astrophysics is the research and education division of the American Museum of Natural History dedicated to the study of the universe, including stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
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Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is an academic unit dedicated to research and education in the study of celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and the physical laws governing the universe.
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High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
The High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) is NASA’s primary archive for high-energy astrophysics data, providing access to and tools for analyzing observations from X-ray and gamma-ray space missions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astrophysics research institute
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research center ⓘ |
| activity |
data-intensive computational analysis
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development of large-scale numerical simulations ⓘ high-performance computing for astronomy ⓘ support of theoretical and observational astrophysics ⓘ |
| affiliation |
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
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linked to:
NAOJ
National Institutes of Natural Sciences (Japan) ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
international research institutes
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universities in Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| field |
astronomy
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astrophysics ⓘ computational astrophysics ⓘ computational science ⓘ |
| focus |
development of advanced numerical algorithms for astrophysics
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integration of theory, simulation, and observation ⓘ large-scale data analysis for astronomical surveys ⓘ |
| goal | to enhance understanding of the universe through computation ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Japanese ⓘ |
| location | Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan ⓘ |
| mission | advance astronomy and astrophysics through large-scale numerical simulations and data-intensive computational methods ⓘ |
| operates | astrophysical simulation codes ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
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linked to:
NAOJ
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| provides |
computational resources for Japanese and international astronomers
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user support for numerical simulations in astronomy ⓘ |
| researchArea |
black holes and compact objects
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cosmological simulations ⓘ data-intensive astronomy ⓘ galaxy formation and evolution ⓘ gravitational wave astrophysics ⓘ large-scale structure of the universe ⓘ magnetohydrodynamics ⓘ numerical relativity ⓘ planet formation ⓘ radiation hydrodynamics ⓘ star formation ⓘ |
| shortName | CfCA ⓘ |
| supportsProject |
cosmological N-body simulations
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hydrodynamical simulations of astrophysical flows ⓘ numerical studies of galaxy clusters ⓘ simulations of star and planet formation ⓘ |
| uses |
high-performance computing clusters
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supercomputers ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Center for Computational Astrophysics Description of subject: The Center for Computational Astrophysics is a research division of Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory dedicated to advancing astronomy and astrophysics through large-scale numerical simulations and data-intensive computational methods.
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