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One of the main challenges with generalized frequency division multiplexing (GFDM) systems is prototype filter design. A poorly designed filter increases inherent and out-of-band (OOB) interferences. In this paper, we introduce a novel…
The adaptive immune system engages in an arms race with evolving viruses, trying to generate new responses to viral strains that continually move away from the set of variants that have already elicited a functional immune response. In…
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The forthcoming communication systems are advancing towards improved flexibility in various aspects. Improved flexibility is crucial to cater diverse service requirements. This letter proposes a novel waveform design scheme that exploits…
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