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Quantum-Inspired Kernel Design for Support Vector Machines

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 5, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

Support Vector Machines (SVMs) are powerful machine learning models widely used for classification and regression tasks. However, their performance can be significantly impacted by the choice of the kernel function, which defines how data points are mapped into a higher-dimensional space. Traditional kernels often struggle to capture complex, non-linear relationships effectively, leading to suboptimal results. This paper proposes a novel approach to kernel design inspired by quantum mechanical principles. Specifically, we leverage concepts of quantum entanglement and superposition to generate kernels that can potentially capture richer and more nuanced data patterns. Our core claim is that employing these quantum-inspired designs can improve SVM performance and scalability. We present a theoretical framework outlining how quantum mechanical effects can be translated into kernel functions. The proposed method is based on constructing kernel functions that implicitly encode correlations between data points, mimicking the inherent interconnectedness observed in quantum systems. We explore specific kernel formulations based on these principles and discuss their potential advantages and challenges. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate that quantum inspiration can unlock new avenues for kernel design, leading to more effective SVM models.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.22315487

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