Fundamentals of Quantum Computing and Neural Networks
Preeti, Silky
This chapter describes how two transformative paradigms, quantum computing and neural networks, are converging to transform the landscape of intelligent computation. It commences with a description of the basic concepts of quantum mechanics as a computation model, such as qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum algorithms, such as Grover and Shor. Then it discusses the neural network structure and learning processes that include its advantages, weaknesses, and its use in the modern artificial intelligence field. Based on these foundations, the chapter presents Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) and hybrid quantum-classical models, that use quantum phenomena to increase the learning efficiency, optimization, and representational power. A comparison between classical and quantum neural networks reflects the opportunities of the technology, e.g., exponential parallelism, modeling correlations efficiently, the ability to train faster, and the challenges of the NISQ age, such as noise, scalability, and the complexity of optimization. Applications in real world image recognition, drug discovery, finance, and natural language processing are also discussed, as well as future directions including quantum deep learning, fully quantum AI systems, and ethics. This chapter provides a comprehensive perspective of how quantum mechanics and neural computation synergy can result in next-generation intelligent systems through integrated theory, applications, and future vision.
CRC Press eBooks•May 20, 2026•0 citations