Adaptive Quantum Kernels for Kernel PCA

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 1, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper introduces adaptive quantum kernels (AQKs) for kernel principal component analysis (Kernel PCA), addressing the limitations of traditional quantum kernels that necessitate predefined data structures and assumptions. The core concept involves employing a quantum neural network to learn the structure of the kernel function directly from the data. This dynamic approach allows the AQK to adapt to the specific characteristics of a dataset, leading to enhanced classification or dimensionality reduction performance. The key innovation lies in the learned, data-dependent kernel structure, representing a significant departure from static quantum kernels. This paper details the theoretical framework, the proposed AQK architecture, and discusses its potential impact on various applications. The algorithm aims to overcome the rigidity of fixed-structure kernels by introducing a method of self-adaptation. The theoretical foundation is built upon quantum feature maps and kernel methods, exploring the optimization of kernel parameters within a quantum computing environment. This research provides a novel approach to kernel methods, leveraging the power of quantum computation for adaptive dimensionality reduction and classification tasks. The core of the system is the adaptive learning of the kernel parameters via a quantum neural network.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22225018

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