CONF-CIAP 2025

Workshop | Enhancing Quantum Communication
Performance for Image Transmission

GLASGOW, UK
DECEMBER 27, 2024

Workshop Organizer:

Organizer:

Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde

Chair:

Prof. Anil Fernando

Professor in University of Strathclyde

Personal Bio

Prof. Anil Fernando received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree (First Class) in electronics and telecommunication engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 1995, and the M.Sc. in Communications (Distinction) from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand in 1997 and Ph.D. in Computer Science (Video Coding and Communications) from the University of Bristol, UK in 2001. He is a professor in Video Coding and Communications at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK. He leads the video coding and communication research team at Strathclyde. He has worked on major national and international multidisciplinary research projects and led most of them. He has published over 450 papers in international journals and conference proceedings and published a book on 3D video broadcasting. He has been working with all major EU broadcasters, BBC, and major European media companies/SMEs in the last decade in providing innovative media technologies for British and EU citizens. His main research interests are in Video coding and Communications, Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semantic Communications, Signal Processing, Networking and Communications, Interactive Systems, Resource Optimizations in 6G, Distributed Technologies, Media Broadcasting and Quality of Experience (QoE).

Workshop Committee Members

Prof. Anil Fernando, Professor Anil.fernando@strath.ac.uk

Mrs. Udara Jayasinghe, Researcher udara.jayasinghe-mudalige@strath.ac.uk

Call for Papers:

Topics:

This workshop will explore the application of quantum communication technologies for image transmission, focusing on the advantages and challenges of implementing end to end quantum communication system. Attendees can gain insights into the fundamentals of quantum communication, including key concepts such as superposition, quantum encoding, quantum decoding and their impact on image transmission. The session will also cover practical aspects, such as noise reduction methods using both classical and quantum channel coding. Participants can examine how quantum communication systems can be optimized for image transmission in real-world scenarios, with a particular emphasis on rate-distortion performance in noisy environments. This workshop is ideal for researchers and practitioners interested in the intersection of quantum computing and communication technologies, providing valuable knowledge for advancing media transmission systems.Specific themes to be addressed include:

Image Transmission

Quantum communication

Quantum error correction

Qubits

Polar codes

Superposition

Background:

Despite rapid advancements in communication systems, persistent challenges continue to affect their effectiveness. These challenges are particularly pronounced in media transmission and wireless communication, where limited bandwidth and channel impairments reduce performance and increase costs. However, the emergence of quantum computing offers a transformative solution for quantum communication. By harnessing unique quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement, quantum communication presents new opportunities to boost channel throughput and overcome the inherent limitations of conventional systems. This breakthrough holds significant promise, especially for bandwidth-intensive applications like media transmission, potentially ushering in a new era of communication technology.

Goal/Rationale:

We present a quantum communication-based image transmission system that leverages quantum superposition, with performance evaluated using a basic quantum channel model. While quantum communication offers tremendous potential, noise in quantum channels remains a critical challenge. To address this, we employ both classical and quantum channel coding techniques, demonstrating improved noise reduction. Consequently, our system shows a marked improvement in rate-distortion performance when using quantum channel coding, compared to classical channel-coded quantum communication systems, for images encoded in JPEG and HEIF formats, especially in noisy environments. Notably, both quantum communication systems are expected to outperform traditional classical communication systems, with significant gains in rate-distortion performance. This implementation underscores the potential of efficient and reliable quantum communication for future media transmission applications.

Submission:

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. Please submit your papers in English.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template before submission. Paper Template Download

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to ws_glasgow@confciap.org.

Important Dates:

Process	Date & Time
Paper Submission	December 20, 2024
Review Process	2 weeks
Revise & Acceptance	2 weeks
Registration & Payment	2 weeks

Fees (VAT Included)	Amount
Registration and Publishing Fee (6 pages included)	$450
Additional Page (per extra page)	$40

Publication:

Workshop Proceedings

Accepted papers will be published in Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS) (Print ISSN 2753-8818), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Title: Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2753-8818, 2753-8826 (electronic)

* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

Highlights

The workshop explored superposition-based quantum communication for image transmission, emphasizing the role of network resources in optimizing these systems. Discussions focused on integrating quantum networks with classical infrastructures to enhance transmission efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
We examined key challenges such as quantum channel capacity, entanglement distribution, and resource allocation for high-fidelity image transmission. Our research aimed to optimize network architectures by leveraging quantum superposition to maximize data throughput while minimizing interference and transmission delays.
Demonstrations using quantum communication emulators showcased how superposition states enable parallel transmission of image data, significantly improving bandwidth utilization. Participants engaged in hands-on activities to design quantum-assisted network systems and collaborated with experts from the quantum multimedia communications research group.
The workshop underscored the significance of network-aware quantum communication strategies, paving the way for scalable and efficient quantum networks. These advancements will support next-generation multimedia applications, including real-time medical imaging, satellite-based remote sensing, and immersive quantum-enhanced media streaming.

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Workshop Info:

Workshop Title:

Enhancing Quantum Communication Performance for Image Transmission

Date:

December 27th, 2024 (GMT)

Venue:

Room LT507, Livingston Tower, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

How to Participate:

Poster

The workshop provides an opportunity for poster exhibition. Authors who are interested in presenting a poster, please submit your materials (prefer in .pdf) to ws_glasgow@confciap.org before December 20th, 2024.

Detailed information on your presentation date and time will be confirmed closer to the workshop. If you have any questions about your presentation or the workshop, please email ws_glasgow@confciap.org.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster presentations must be prepared using the template provided:
*Poster layout template for poster presentation (download)

*Poster layout background (download)
Posters should generally be in A1 size (width: 594mm x height: 841mm) and include the followings:

Title, author and co-author names, and the affiliation(s) information.

Body parts, including "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods", "Results", "Discussion" and "Conclusions".
Presenters are suggested to set the font size properly and avoid placing anything at the margin part of the poster as it will be difficult to view.
Posters should be well illustrated. All the pictures used should be high quality and with high resolution.

(You can refer to the instructions for more detailed information. Additional presentation guidelines may be announced by workshop committees.)

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If you want to attend the workshop on-site, please email ws_glasgow@confciap.org. The workshop seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the workshop in person need to apply to the workshop organizers.

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