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International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control for Engineering and Business Systems (ICCEBS)

Quantum-Inspired Neural Network For Enhanced Image Recognition

Raj. TF Michael, G. Rmesh, Moorthy Agoramoorthy, S. Ahamed Ali, D. Sujatha

Published Dec 14, 2023• 18 citations
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Abstract

The field of quantum computing has seen significant progress in recent times, leading to the emergence of innovative methodologies across several areas, particularly in machine learning and neural networks. This research study introduces a quantum-inspired neural network (QINN) that has been particularly developed to improve image recognition capabilities. In contrast to conventional neural networks, the Quantum-inspired Neural Network (QINN) utilizes concepts derived from quantum mechanics, including superposition and entanglement, to process and encode information effectively. The paradigm we propose incorporates quantum bits (qubits) as computing units instead of traditional binary nodes, simultaneously enabling the representation of many states. Moreover, the use of the intrinsic parallelism of quantum mechanics is harnessed to provide expedited and more effective data processing, particularly within the concealed levels of the network. The researchers ran benchmark tests using well-recognized image datasets, including CIFAR-10 and ImageNet. The study's findings indicated that QINN displayed superior accuracy rates compared to traditional methods and revealed faster convergence throughout the training process. Additionally, our quantum-inspired methodology demonstrated significant efficacy in analyzing pictures containing nuanced characteristics, highlighting its potential in practical scenarios where precise identification is of utmost importance. In summary, integrating quantum principles with neural network topologies has the potential for groundbreaking advancement in image recognition skills. QINN is a groundbreaking advancement in this domain, emphasizing the unexplored capacity to use quantum phenomena for sophisticated machine learning objectives. Potential areas for future study are the expansion of network scalability to accommodate bigger datasets, exploration of security measures that are resilient against quantum threats, and investigating hybrid models that integrate both quantum and conventional paradigms to enhance overall performance.

DOI
10.1109/iccebs58601.2023.10449238

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