Encouraged by growing computing power and algorithmic development, machine learning technologies have become powerful tools for a wide variety of application areas, spanning from agriculture to chemistry and natural language processing. The use of quantum systems to process classical data using machine learning algorithms has given rise to an emerging research area, i.e. quantum machine learning. Despite its origins in the processing of classical data, quantum machine learning also explores the use of quantum phenomena for learning systems, the use of quantum computers for learning on quantum data and how machine learning algorithms and software can be formulated and implemented on quantum computers. Quantum machine learning can have a transformational effect on computer science. It may speed up the processing of information well beyond the existing classical speeds. Recent work has seen the development of quantum algorithms that could serve as foundations for machine learning applications. Despite its great promise, there are still significant hardware and software challenges that need to be resolved before quantum machine learning becomes practical. In this paper, we present an overview of quantum machine learning in the light of classical approaches. Departing from foundational concepts of machine learning and quantum computing, we discuss various technical contributions, strengths and similarities of the research work in this domain. We also elaborate upon the recent progress of different quantum machine learning approaches, their complexity, and applications in various fields such as physics, chemistry and natural language processing.
Encouraged by growing computing power and algorithmic development, machine learning technologies have become powerful tools for a wide variety of application areas, spanning from agriculture to chemistry and natural language processing. The use of quantum systems to process classical data using machine learning algorithms has given rise to an emerging research area, i.e. quantum machine learning. Despite its origins in the processing of classical data, quantum machine learning also explores the use of quantum phenomena for learning systems, the use of quantum computers for learning on quantum data and how machine learning algorithms and software can be formulated and implemented on quantum computers. Quantum machine learning can have a transformational effect on computer science. It may speed up the processing of information well beyond the existing classical speeds. Recent work has seen the development of quantum algorithms that could serve as foundations for machine learning applications. Despite its great promise, there are still significant hardware and software challenges that need to be resolved before quantum machine learning becomes practical. In this paper, we present an overview of quantum machine learning in the light of classical approaches. Departing from foundational concepts of machine learning and quantum computing, we discuss various technical contributions, strengths and similarities of the research work in this domain. We also elaborate upon the recent progress of different quantum machine learning approaches, their complexity, and applications in various fields such as physics, chemistry and natural language processing.
In recent years, Machine Learning (ML) has started to be ubiquitously applied to practically most of the human activity domains. Although traditional, or classical machine learning (CML) approaches are useful in solving many complex tasks, there are still many challenges that such approaches are facing. One issue is the limitation in the processing speed of current silicon technology based computers, which made researchers look to the underlying quantum theory principles and try to run complex quantum computing experiments. In future, in order to develop more complex artificial intelligence systems, we will have to process huge amounts of data at high speed, and the existing classical computing will probably not serve well this purpose, due to silicon technology limitations. A different technology that can handle huge volumes of data and at high speed is needed. In recent years, the progress in quantum computing research seems to provide hopeful answers to overcome the speed processing barrier. This is very important for the training of many computational intensive machine learning models. The latest advancements in quantum technology appear to be promising, which can boost the field of machine learning overall. In this chapter, we discuss the transition from classical machine learning to quantum machine learning (QML) and explore the recent progress in this domain. QML is not only associated with the development of high-performance machine learning algorithms that can run on a quantum computer with significant performance improvements but also has a very diverse meaning in other aspects. The chapter tried to touch those aspects in brief too, but the main focus is on the advancements in the field of developing machine learning algorithms that will run on a quantum computer.
Machine Learning (ML) has been extensively utilized in various scientific and engineering domains. But the inherent constraints and computational complexity that arise in classical machine learning are particularly evident when dealing with large-scale, high-dimensional datasets or when attempting to solve intricate optimisation problems. Quantum systems exhibit unconventional patterns that are typically not effectively generated by traditional systems and can also tackle high dimensional and large size datasets efficiently. Therefore, it is believed that quantum computing systems may outperform traditional computing devices in machine learning tasks. Quantum Machine Learning (QML) has emerged as a rapidly developing field that combines the concepts of quantum mechanics and machine learning to solve complex problems across various disciplines. The domain of quantum machine learning investigates the development and execution of quantum software with the potential to facilitate machine learning at a much superior pace compared to traditional computers. However, the major challenges encountered are hardware limitations, noise, and development of quantum algorithms. The objective of this paper is to provide an insight on the foundational principles, essential algorithms, various associated platforms, potential applications and challenges being faced by QML. As data continues to grow in size and complexity, together with the emergence of nonlinear and high-dimensional real-world situations, the computing benefits offered by QML have the potential to facilitate significant advancements in the fields of healthcare, finance, robotics, logistics, communication, and cyber security. This paper presents the basis for future research work related to development of quantum algorithms in the domain of machine learning.
Quantum Machine Learning (QML) is an emerging interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of quantum mechanics and machine learning to develop algorithms that can potentially outperform classical algorithms in certain tasks. QML leverages the unique properties of quantum systems, such as superposition and entanglement, to process information in ways that are not possible with classical computers. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of QML, including its principles, algorithms, and applications. We focus particularly on supervised learning methods, which involve training a quantum model on labeled data to make predictions on new, unseen data. We discuss the potential of QML to revolutionize various domains, such as finance, chemistry, and materials science, and highlight the challenges associated with the development and implementation of QML algorithms, including the need for more advanced quantum hardware and software. This paper aims to provide a clear understanding of the current state of QML research and its potential impact on future computational capabilities.
Quantum Machine Learning (QML) is an emerging interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of quantum mechanics and machine learning to develop algorithms that can potentially outperform classical algorithms in certain tasks. QML leverages the unique properties of quantum systems, such as superposition and entanglement, to process information in ways that are not possible with classical computers. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of QML, including its principles, algorithms, and applications. We focus particularly on supervised learning methods, which involve training a quantum model on labeled data to make predictions on new, unseen data. We discuss the potential of QML to revolutionize various domains, such as finance, chemistry, and materials science, and highlight the challenges associated with the development and implementation of QML algorithms, including the need for more advanced quantum hardware and software. This paper aims to provide a clear understanding of the current state of QML research and its potential impact on future computational capabilities.
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence, and it has been widely used in many science and engineering areas, such as data mining, natural language processing, computer vision, biological analysis, and so on. Quantum computer is considered as one of the most promising technologies of human beings in the near future. With the development of machine learning and quantum computing, researchers consider to combine these two aspects to gain more benefits. As a result, a novel interdisciplinary subject has emerged—quantum machine learning. This article reviews the state-of-the-art research of algorithms of quantum machine learning and shows a path of the research from the basic quantum information to quantum machine learning algorithms from the perspective of people in the field of computer science.
Quantum mechanics, a fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of nature at atomic and subatomic scales, offers significant advantages over classical physics in various contexts. These advances have laid the foundation for the field of quantum computing, which leverages the unique properties of quantum mechanics to solve complex computational problems more efficiently than classical computers. At the core of quantum computing are qubits, the quantum analogs of classical bits. Unlike classical bits, which are restricted to binary states (0 or 1), qubits utilize superposition and entanglement, enabling them to exist in multiple states simultaneously and interact in ways that amplify computational capabilities. This study presents an overview of quantum algorithms and tools for quantum machine learning, with a focus on recent advancements. Through a comparative analysis and empirical evidence, the research highlights the potential advantages of quantum algorithms in various applications, such as data processing, pattern recognition, and algorithmic complexity. The findings suggest that quantum methods may surpass their classical counterparts in certain domains. However, a key challenge remains: the current limitations of quantum hardware. Despite the theoretical benefits, practical implementation is constrained by the noisy and error-prone nature of quantum devices. Consequently, the experiments conducted in this study were performed in simulation environments, which demonstrated potential improvements when applying quantum paradigms.