Quantum Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Geophysical Sciences

Ayoub Soulaimani

Achraf Abdelghafour Zemate, Ismail El Gaabouri, Moulay Brahim Sedra

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing represent a new frontier in computing, offering the promise of solving problems previously considered unsolvable. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of research at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. We will explore the basic concepts, major applications, and challenges of quantum machine learning (QML). We will start by offering a definition of the motivation for the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. We will then proceed to offer a description of the basic algorithmic frameworks for quantum machine learning, such as quantum differential algorithms (VQA) for near-term quantum (NISQ) devices and the prospects for error-tolerant quantum algorithms such as the Harrow-Hassidim-Lloyd algorithm. We will then proceed to offer a methodical analysis of the current applications of quantum machine learning in finance, cybersecurity, materials science, among other fields. We will then proceed to discuss the basic challenges facing the implementation of quantum machine learning, while offering a glimpse of the future of quantum-enhanced artificial intelligence.

Anna Dawid, Julian Arnold, Borja Requena +26 more

Artificial intelligence is dramatically reshaping scientific research and is coming to play an essential role in scientific and technological development by enhancing and accelerating discovery across multiple fields. This book dives into the interplay between artificial intelligence and the quantum sciences; the outcome of a collaborative effort from world-leading experts. After presenting the key concepts and foundations of machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, its applications in quantum chemistry and physics are presented in an accessible way, enabling readers to engage with emerging literature on machine learning in science. By examining its state-of-the-art applications, readers will discover how machine learning is being applied within their own field and appreciate its broader impact on science and technology. This book is accessible to undergraduates and more advanced readers from physics, chemistry, engineering, and computer science. Online resources include Jupyter notebooks to expand and develop upon key topics introduced in the book.

Mihai P. Datcu

Sandeep Chouhan, Ramandeep Sandhu, Chandani Bhasin

The union of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing (QC) is set to revolutionize computational power, ushering in a new era of technology. While machine learning (ML) revolutionized industries with the capability of making intelligent predictions based on data processing, it is circumscribed by the constraints of classical computer science. QC, which can process massive data concurrently with the aid of quantum bits (qubits), solves these limitations. Quantum machine learning (QML) involves QC but adds traditional ML algorithms to make the processing of complex data sets faster and efficient. Taking advantage of quantum properties like superposition and entanglement, QML can advance model training, speed up pattern recognition, and solve large-scale issues that classical ML cannot do or is impossible. This technology will see phenomenal advances in health care, cryptography, financial analysis, and drug development. The combination of AI and quantum computing will dramatically speed up the scope and scale of ML operations and open up new avenues to accomplish things in ways that were previously impossible. Although challenges exist in creating stable quantum systems and scalable algorithms, the pairing of AI, ML, and QML is a watershed moment in computational science.