The modern deep learning models such as CNNs and Transformer models are very good at prediction but too big, require a truckload of computing resources, lots of data, and lots of memory so difficult to run on a budget laptop or a cheap smartphone.Quantum computing is an entirely different animal that is capable of handling information in large Hilbert spaces due to the ability of superposition and entanglement.I discuss a Hybrid Quantum Classical Neural Network (HQ-NN) in this paper, which combines the use of parameterised quantum circuits in a small stage of feature extraction, and a conventional fully-connected network in the actual predictions and optimisation.The quantum bit executes Aashna as an angle encoding of a flat image which the quantum encodes before executing a series of parameterised rotations together with CNOTs on the entangled bits and retrieves expectation values back as a classical feature-vector.The end-to-end training of the entire thing is a differentiable junction between the PennyLane and PyTorch implementations, and therefore the gradients flow straight across the quantum implementation.The new design and purely the quantum circuit outperform each other with an approximate 10 -percent difference in accuracy and a percentage difference of 20 -percent on general image benchmarks, which is a fraction of the number of parameters in a pure classical model.In even the case of adding simulated quantum noise, the predictions remain consistent to acceptable levels, indicating that this concept can be maintained on even real Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) machines.
The modern deep learning models such as CNNs and Transformer models are very good at prediction but too big, require a truckload of computing resources, lots of data, and lots of memory so difficult to run on a budget laptop or a cheap smartphone.Quantum computing is an entirely different animal that is capable of handling information in large Hilbert spaces due to the ability of superposition and entanglement.I discuss a Hybrid Quantum Classical Neural Network (HQ-NN) in this paper, which combines the use of parameterised quantum circuits in a small stage of feature extraction, and a conventional fully-connected network in the actual predictions and optimisation.The quantum bit executes Aashna as an angle encoding of a flat image which the quantum encodes before executing a series of parameterised rotations together with CNOTs on the entangled bits and retrieves expectation values back as a classical feature-vector.The end-to-end training of the entire thing is a differentiable junction between the PennyLane and PyTorch implementations, and therefore the gradients flow straight across the quantum implementation.The new design and purely the quantum circuit outperform each other with an approximate 10 -percent difference in accuracy and a percentage difference of 20 -percent on general image benchmarks, which is a fraction of the number of parameters in a pure classical model.In even the case of adding simulated quantum noise, the predictions remain consistent to acceptable levels, indicating that this concept can be maintained on even real Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) machines.
Given the recent prominence of Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices, hybrid quantum-classical neural networks have recently drawn a lot of excitement as a potential solution to improving learning efficiency. Our current paper describes a Hybrid Quantum-Classical Convolutional Neural Network (HQCNN) which is defined as a pretrained backbone of ResNet-18 and a small quantum-enhanced feature-transformation layer of Qiskit. The convolutional high-dimensional features are reduced to the classical eight-dimensional one, which in turn is encoded into a four-qubit parameterized quantum circuit. The resultant quantum expectation values are combined with the compressed features to come up with a hybridized representation of twelve dimensions, used to classify multi-class dataset. Experimental analysis of CIFAR10 data has shown that the suggested HQCNN achieves a test accuracy of 94.74% and improves class-wise precision, recall, and F1-scores than a number of existing hybrid models while using a significantly smaller number of latent features. More investigation into the quantum module indicates that it is predictable about scalability to batch, resistant to perturbations in features, and efficiently performed by evaluating circuit vectors. These results indicate that compact and expressive representations of images that can be helpful in the NISQ era can be acquired using hybrid architectures, thus providing a practical way to forward the benefits of quantum to modern deep-learning pipelines.
Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices have led to the creation of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, which have provided an innovative design to improve classical machine learning. This article focuses on a review of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Neural Networks (H-QCNNs) in image classification, which is an emerging area that attempts to exploit the representational ability of parameterized quantum circuits (PQCs) and the proven feature extraction capabilities of classical deep learning. We empirically examine the current tendencies in architecture, such as quanvolutional networks, sequential models, and variational quantum classifiers, and critically assess their performance on standard and custom data. The literature analysis shows a large performance difference between noiseless simulation and execution on real hardware, indicating the highly problematic aspects of scaling beyond binary tasks, quantum noise, and a lack of standardized benchmarking. Moreover, we mention such innovative contributions as the small H-QNN model that offers comparable accuracy, yet meets strict NISQ requirements. Last but not least, the current review offers a systematic taxonomy of H-QCNN architectures, a comparative study of methodology options, and a clear roadmap to future research to reach a workable quantum advantage in computer vision. It is a resource to the beginners as well as a reference to the professionals working in the field, so the field would be moved to more powerful, scalable, and hardware-conscious ways of implementation.
Image Classification is one of the major tasks in deep learning. Various deep learning methodologies like Quantum Neural Network are playing a vital role in classifying the images. In traditional neural networks neural layers are used to extract the features from the image to train the model where some of the details may be excluded. In quantum methodology parameterised circuits are used to identify complex boundaries to extract high quality features from the images. In the proposed method a hybrid QNN model is developed for binary image classification using quantum computing. Proposed model efficiently works by performing computation on Noise Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices. which represent the current forefront of quantum computing capabilities. This is achieved by integrating a small, two-qubit quantum circuit with a classical convolutional backbone using a tensor product state. The proposed model achieves a classification accuracy of 90.1% on binary image datasets, marking a significant improvement. Furthermore, we evaluate the generalization performance of both the H-QNN and baseline CNN models in image retrieval tasks. The results demonstrate the superior generalization capabilities of the H-QNN, especially in mitigating overfitting on small datasets, making it a promising solution for real-world applications.
Image classification is an important application for deep learning. With the advent of quantum technology, quantum neural networks (QNNs) have become the focus of research. Traditional deep learning-based image classification involves using a convolutional neural network (CNN) to extract features from the image and a multi-layer perceptron (MLP) network to create the decision boundaries. However, quantum circuits with parameters can extract rich features from images and also create complex decision boundaries. This paper proposes a hybrid QNN (H-QNN) model designed for binary image classification that capitalizes on the strengths of quantum computing and classical neural networks. Our H-QNN model uses a compact, two-qubit quantum circuit integrated with a classical convolutional architecture, making it highly efficient for computation on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices that are currently leading the way in practical quantum computing applications. Our H-QNN model significantly enhances classification accuracy, achieving a 90.1% accuracy rate on binary image datasets. In addition, we have extensively evaluated baseline CNN and our proposed H-QNN models for image retrieval tasks. The obtained quantitative results exhibit the generalization of our H-QNN for downstream image retrieval tasks. Furthermore, our model addresses the issue of overfitting for small datasets, making it a valuable tool for practical applications.
Background: The emergent need for scalable artificial intelligence (AI) models emphasizes the shortcomings of traditional machine learning in dealing with big, complicated datasets owing to computation and energy limitations. Objective: The architecture takes advantage of quantum encoding methods like amplitude and angle encoding for compact feature representation, with classical preprocessing providing compatibility and stability. Methods: To overcome these issues, this research introduces a Hybrid Quantum-Classical Machine Learning (HQML) framework that combines Quantum Variational Classifiers (QVCs) and Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs) with classical deep learning layers. Results: Experiments were performed on pre-curated datasets taken from the Scikit Machine Learning Repository, with hybrid models compared to classical Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). The implementation was done with PennyLane using TensorFlow Quantum for compatibility with noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) machines. The comparative analysis identified that the suggested HQML model achieves significant performance gains, as classification accuracy increased from 73 percent in the baseline classical CNN to 98% in the hybrid model. Precision also went up from 77 to 96 percent, recall from 81 to 100 percent, and F1-score from 79 to 98 percent. These findings confirm the ability of the model to leverage quantum benefits for extracting complicated data distributions without losing stability through classical components. The findings confirm the viability of HQML to real-world finance, healthcare, and intelligent automation applications where scalability and precision matter. Conclusion: This research establishes that quantum-classical integration not only minimizes training overhead but also attains near-perfect classification efficiency with constrained qubit resources. The research aids in filling the gap between theoretical quantum potential and deployable practical AI, opening the door for next-generation quantum-boosted intelligence.
Image classification is a fundamental task in deep learning, and recent advances in quantum computing have generated significant interest in quantum neural networks. Traditionally, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are employed to extract image features, while Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) handle decision making. However, parameterized quantum circuits offer the potential to capture complex image features and define sophisticated decision boundaries. In this paper, we present a novel Hybrid Quantum–Classical Neural Network (H-QNN) for image classification, and demonstrate its effectiveness using the MNIST dataset. Our model combines quantum computing with classical supervised learning to enhance classification accuracy and computational efficiency. In this study, we detail the architecture of the H-QNN, emphasizing its capability in feature learning and image classification. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed H-QNN model outperforms conventional deep learning methods in various training scenarios, showcasing its effectiveness in high-dimensional image classification tasks. Additionally, we explore the broader applicability of hybrid quantum–classical approaches in other domains. Our findings contribute to the growing body of work in quantum machine learning, and underscore the potential of quantum-enhanced models for image recognition and classification.