EQNN: Enhanced Quantum Neural Network

TL;DR

This paper introduces EQNN, a novel quantum neural network with an enhanced feature map that improves accuracy and efficiency in mobile data usage prediction tasks, outperforming existing QNNs.

Contribution

The study proposes an Enhanced Feature Map for Quantum Neural Networks, leading to better accuracy and faster convergence in practical applications.

Findings

Higher prediction accuracy compared to mainstream QNNs

Fewer quantum logic gates required

Faster convergence to optimal solutions

Abstract

With the maturation of quantum computing technology, research has gradually shifted towards exploring its applications. Alongside the rise of artificial intelligence, various machine learning methods have been developed into quantum circuits and algorithms. Among them, Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) can map inputs to quantum circuits through Feature Maps (FMs) and adjust parameter values via variational models, making them applicable in regression and classification tasks. However, designing a FM that is suitable for a given application problem is a significant challenge. In light of this, this study proposes an Enhanced Quantum Neural Network (EQNN), which includes an Enhanced Feature Map (EFM) designed in this research. This EFM effectively maps input variables to a value range more suitable for quantum computing, serving as the input to the variational model to improve accuracy. In the experimental environment, this study uses mobile data usage prediction as a case study, recommending appropriate rate plans based on users' mobile data usage. The proposed EQNN is compared with current mainstream QNNs, and experimental results show that the EQNN achieves higher accuracy with fewer quantum logic gates and converges to the optimal solution faster under different optimization algorithms.