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Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review

Cilt: 13 Sayı: 2 1 Ekim 2026
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Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review

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Objectives: The convergence of quantum computing, quantum machine learning, and quantum mechanical principles represents an emerging paradigm in medical physics. Classical methods encounter hard limits in treatment planning, molecular-scale drug simulation, and medical image interpretation. The four quantum phenomena superposition, entanglement, quantum tunneling, and quantum coherence offer distinct routes around these barriers through both hardware sensing and algorithmic frameworks.

To systematically identify, appraise, and synthesise evidence on applications of quantum computing, quantum machine learning, and quantum mechanical principles in medical physics, mapping the evidence base, assessing clinical readiness, and proposing a research roadmap.

Materials and Methods: A PRISMA 2020-compliant systematic search was conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, arXiv, and bioRxiv (January 2015 – March 2026). Two independent reviewers screened 5,248 identified records. After deduplication, screening, and eligibility assessment, 133 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis and 89 in the quantitative performance comparison. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified CLAIM checklist and QUADAS-2 framework.

Results: Four application clusters emerged. Superposition underpins hyperpolarized ¹³C MRI (technology readiness level (TRL) 7) and hybrid quantum CNN architectures. Entanglement enables OPM-MEG neuroimaging (TRL 6–7) and quantum kernel classification. Quantum tunneling drives radiotherapy optimisation (TRL 4–5). Quantum coherence supports variational algorithms for drug discovery (TRL 2–3) and quantum dot theranostics (TRL 3–4). Hybrid quantum–classical methods outperformed classical baselines, though most studies showed high risk of bias.

Conclusions: Quantum-enhanced sensing and hybrid quantum–classical treatment planning are credible near-term clinical translation targets. Fault-tolerant drug simulation and large-scale quantum AI await hardware maturation beyond 2030. Critical enablers include standardised benchmarking, quantum-specific regulatory guidance, and equity planning.

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"This study does not involve any human or animal experiments that require ethical committee approval. The research was conducted in accordance with ethical standards and publication ethics

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Fiziği

Bölüm

Sistematik Derlemeler ve Meta Analiz

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

3 Haziran 2026

Kabul Tarihi

9 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Zorlu, G., & Çolak, C. (2026). Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, 13(2), 112-131. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1963069
AMA
1.Zorlu G, Çolak C. Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review. ODU Tıp Derg. 2026;13(2):112-131. doi:10.56941/odutip.1963069
Chicago
Zorlu, Gökhan, ve Cemil Çolak. 2026. “Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13 (2): 112-31. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1963069.
EndNote
Zorlu G, Çolak C (01 Ekim 2026) Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13 2 112–131.
IEEE
[1]G. Zorlu ve C. Çolak, “Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review”, ODU Tıp Derg, c. 13, sy 2, ss. 112–131, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.56941/odutip.1963069.
ISNAD
Zorlu, Gökhan - Çolak, Cemil. “Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13/2 (01 Ekim 2026): 112-131. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1963069.
JAMA
1.Zorlu G, Çolak C. Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review. ODU Tıp Derg. 2026;13:112–131.
MLA
Zorlu, Gökhan, ve Cemil Çolak. “Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, c. 13, sy 2, Ekim 2026, ss. 112-31, doi:10.56941/odutip.1963069.
Vancouver
1.Gökhan Zorlu, Cemil Çolak. Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, and Quantum Mechanical Principles in Medical Physics: A PRISMA 2020-Compliant Systematic Review. ODU Tıp Derg. 01 Ekim 2026;13(2):112-31. doi:10.56941/odutip.1963069

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