Pethura Raj, Ph.D., is the chief architect at Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd., Bangalore, India. His research focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), model optimization techniques, etc.B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Information Technology, University of Technology and Applied Science-AL Mussanah, Muladdah, Oman. His research interests include the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, deep learning, cloud computing, and cyber security.Mariya Quaissa, Ph.D., is a professor of cybersecurity and networks at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco. Her main research focuses on IoT, M2M, D2D, WSN, cellular networks, and vehicular networks.V. Kavitha, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science with Cognitive Systems, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Her research interests include cyber security, IoT security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.K. Shantha Kumari, Ph.D., works in the Department of Data Science and Business Systems, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. Her research interests include data science, big data analytics, AI for good, blockchain, and cryptography.

• Preface xxviiIntroduction to Quantum Computing 1Vinoj J., Swathika R., Gavaskar S. and K. B. ManikandanPart 1: Quantum Computing Fundamentals and Applications 471 Quantum Computers—Real-World Applications and Challenges 49Gnanasankaran Natarajan, Shirley Chellathurai Pon Anna Bai, Sandhya Soman and Elakkiya Elango2 Post-Quantum Cryptography Methods 77M. Kundalakesi and M. Renuka Devi3 Unlocking Revolutionary Use Cases and Data Privacy Controls Throughout Quantum Computing and Blockchain 99Rihab Benaich, Saida El Mendili and Youssef Gahi4 Exploring Quantum Computing in Weather Forecasting: Leveraging Optimization Algorithms for Long-Term Accuracy 139J. Loveline Zeema, Deepa S., Kirubanand V.B., Teena Jose and Kalpana P.5 How AI Empowers Quantum Computing 163S. Subbaiah and M. Kavitha6 Safeguarding Information Security: The Imperative Role of Quantum Random Number Generation 177Thanga Helina Stalin, Sreejith Balakrishnan, Berin Jeba Jingle I. and Shirley Chellathurai Pon Anna Bai7 The Establishment of Quantum Networks 207Deepa S., Loveline Zeema J., Vinay M., Jayapriya J. and B. Sundaravadivazhagan8 Foundations of Quantum Computing and Machine Learning 225K.C. Prabu Shankar, Chandraprabha K., K. Senthil Raja and P. Kanmani9 Quantum Computing AI for Climate Modeling 247K. Deeba, S.R. Ramya, B.G. Geetha and K. Shantha Kumari10 An Outlook on Universal Quantum Computers 261M. Jaithoon Bibi, V. Kavitha, V. Krishnapriya, K. Gowri and S. ManojPart 2: Quantum Computing and Security 29111 Establishment of Secure Quantum Network Communication with Cryptography Algorithm 293S. Padmanayaki, K. Geetha, S. Sophia, P. Jayasuriya, Khan Mohammad Jarina Begum and M. Balasaraswathi12 Quantum Computing in Industry: Unveiling Applications and Opportunities 305N.A. Natraj, B. Sundaravadivazhagan, R. Sarathkumar, Harishchander Anandaram and Sarala Patchala13 A Secure Transition Perspective on the Expectations and Benefits of Quantum Networks Over Classical Networks 331S. Mayukha and R. Vadivel14 Beyond Classical Limits: Exploring the Promise of Post-Quantum Cryptography 373M. G. Divyajyothi, Rachappa Jopate and B. Sundaravadivazhagan15 Quantum Computing’s Implications for Cybersecurity 395Gowri K., S. Jawahar, V. Kavitha, B. L. Shivakumar and M. Jaithoon BibiPart 3: Quantum Computing Innovations and Future Perspectives 41516 Quantum Machine Learning for Industry 4.0 417Indu Bala, Kiran Ahuja and Maad M. Mijwil17 Quantum Computing and AI Applications in Industry 5.0 Use Cases 435Jihane Gharib and Youssef Gahi18 Quantum Artificial Intelligence (QAI) Paradigm for Voice-Controlled Devices 465Aswani S. and E. Chandra19 Exploring the Entrepreneurial Opportunities Arising from AI-Driven Quantum Computing Advancements 497M. Ashok Kumar, Aliyu Mohammed, M. Marimuthu and B. SundaravadivazhaganIndex 523