Quantum simulation of quantum field theory on the light-front

Quantum simulation is a leading future application of quantum computation. Quantum field theory poses novel challenges because of the need to regulate and renormalize the theories in order to extract physically meaningful results. Quantum simulation algorithms also require a Hamiltonian formulation of the theory. Dirac showed that relativistic theories admit three Hamiltonian formulations. The equal time formulation is commonly used for quantum field theory, whereas the front form offers several advantages for the computation of properties of composite particles. In this talk I will review work on quantum simulation of quantum field theory in the light front formulation, including questions of renormalization.