| Abstract: |
Lattice QCD came into existence in 1974 in the wake of the discovery of asymptotic freedom in 1973. After staying dormant for a while, it received a boost around 1980 by the infusion of numerical simulation methods. In the three decades since then, the potential of lattice QCD simulations to elucidate the underlying physics, on the one hand, and to actually evaluate the physical properties of the strong interaction, on the other hand, has been exploited in depth and width. The triad of physics, algorithms and machines has played a central role in this development. With this historical background in mind, we discuss the achievements and perspectives of lattice QCD as of today. |
