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We study the spectral efficiency (SE) of a mixed-ADC massive MIMO system in which K single-antenna users communicate with a base station (BS) equipped with M antennas connected to N high-resolution ADCs and M-N one-bit ADCs. This…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2018-07-04 Hessam Pirzadeh , A. Lee Swindlehurst

Future communication system requires large bandwidth to achieve high data rate up to multigigabit/ sec, which makes analog-to-digital (ADC) become a key bottleneck for the implementation of digital receivers due to its high complexity and…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2013-06-05 Zhiyong Wang , Huarui Yin , Wenyi Zhang , Guo Wei

We applied a recently developed fiber coupling technique to superconducting single photon detectors (SSPDs). As the detector area of SSPDs has to be kept as small as possible, coupling to an optical fiber has been either inefficient or…

Optics · Physics 2011-09-28 S. N. Dorenbos , R. W. Heeres , E. F. C Driessen , V. Zwiller

Multi-object astronomical adaptive-optics (MOAO) is now a mature wide-field observation mode to enlarge the adaptive-optics-corrected field in a few specific locations over tens of arc-minutes. The work-scope provided by open-loop…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2023-07-19 Carlos M. Correia , Kate Jackson , Jean-Pierre Veran , David Andersen , Olivier Lardiere , Colin Bradley

Free-space quantum communication in daylight relies crucially on spatial filtering. The optimal filter configuration, however, depends on ever-changing link conditions. To this end, we developed an adjustable spatial filter that can be used…

We report a large area photo-diode based homodyne detector for free-space quantum coherent communication. The detector's performance is studied in terms of detection bandwidth and electronic noise for shot-noise limited quantum signal…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2020-11-10 Rupesh Kumar , Igor Konieczniak , Gerald Bonner , Tim Spiller

Satellite-based quantum repeaters are a promising means to reach global distances in quantum networking due to the polynomial decrease of optical transmission with distance in free space, in contrast to the exponential decrease in optical…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2024-11-15 V. Domínguez Tubío , M. Badás Aldecocea , J. van Dam , A. S. Sørensen , J. Borregaard

Multi-mode fibers (MMFs) and single-mode fibers (SMFs) are widely used in optical communication networks. MMFs are the practical choice in terms of cost in applications that require short distances. Beyond that, SMFs are necessary because…

Optics · Physics 2023-02-22 Oussama Korichi , Markus Hiekkamäki , Robert Fickler

The performance of a multiuser communication system with single-antenna transmitting terminals and a multi-antenna base-station receiver is analytically investigated. The system operates under independent and non-identically distributed…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2016-10-27 Nikolaos I. Miridakis , Theodoros A. Tsiftsis , Corbett Rowell

We propose a novel algorithm for distributed stochastic gradient descent (SGD) with compressed gradient communication in the parameter-server framework. Our gradient compression technique, named flattened one-bit stochastic gradient descent…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2024-05-21 Alexander Stollenwerk , Laurent Jacques

Quantum key distribution (QKD), provides the only intrinsically unconditional secure method for communication based on principle of quantum mechanics. Compared with fiber-based demonstrations-, free-space links could provide the most…

As we move towards 6G, the demand for high-precision, cost-effective positioning solutions becomes increasingly critical. Single-anchor positioning offers a promising alternative to traditional multi-anchor approaches, particularly in…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-06 Thodoris Spanos , Fran Fabra , José A. López-Salcedo , Gonzalo Seco-Granados , Nikos Kanistras , Ivan Lapin , Vassilis Paliouras

Quantum key distribution (QKD) uses individual light quanta in quantum superposition states to guarantee unconditional communication security between distant parties. In practice, the achievable distance for QKD has been limited to a few…

Future wireless networks will extensively rely upon bandwidths centered on carrier frequencies larger than 10GHz. Indeed, recent research has shown that, despite the large path-loss, millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies can be successfully…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2016-02-25 Stefano Buzzi , Carmen D'Andrea , Tommaso Foggi , Alessandro Ugolini , Giulio Colavolpe

Integrating high altitude platforms (HAPs) and free-space optical (FSO) communications is a promising solution to establish high data rate aerial links for the next-generation wireless networks. However, practical limitations such as…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-07-19 Hossein Safi , Akbar Dargahi , Julian Cheng , Majid Safari

The sixth generation (6G) communication networks are expected to provide high data rates, ultra-reliable communication, and massive connectivity, especially in challenging environments such as dense urban areas and disaster-affected…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-23 Bhola , Yu-Jia Chen , Ashutosh Balakrishnan , Swades De , Li-Chun Wang

Advances in satellite quantum communications aim at reshaping the global telecommunication network by increasing the security of the transferred information. Here, we study the effects of atmospheric turbulence in continuous-variable…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2024-04-30 Tasio Gonzalez-Raya , Stefano Pirandola , Mikel Sanz

Configurable and scalable continuous variable quantum networks for measurement-based quantum information protocols or multipartite quantum communication schemes can be obtained via parametric down conversion (PDC) in non-linear waveguides.…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2021-08-17 V. Roman-Rodriguez , B. Brecht , S. Kaali , C. Silberhorn , N. Treps , E. Diamanti , V. Parigi

Quantum key distribution (QKD) uniquely allows distribution of cryptographic keys with security verified by quantum mechanical limits. Both protocol execution and subsequent applications require the assistance of classical data…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2012-12-04 K. A. Patel , J. F. Dynes , I. Choi , A. W. Sharpe , A. R. Dixon , Z. L. Yuan , R. V. Penty , A. J. Shields

MIMO processing techniques in fiber optical communications have been proposed as a promising approach to meet increasing demand for information throughput. In this context, the multiple channels correspond to the multiple modes and/or…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2013-12-03 Apostolos Karadimitrakis , Aris L. Moustakas , Pierpaolo Vivo