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In this paper, a novel three-dimensional (3D) space-time-frequency (STF) non-stationary geometry-based stochastic model (GBSM) is proposed for the sixth generation (6G) terahertz (THz) wireless communication systems. The proposed THz…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-04-21 Jun Wang , Cheng-Xiang Wang , Jie Huang , Haiming Wang , Xiqi Gao

Near-field channel estimation is a fundamental challenge in the sixth-generation (6G) wireless communication, where extremely large antenna arrays (ELAA) enable near-field communication (NFC) but introduce significant signal processing…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-05-21 Vu Tung Lam , Do Hai Son , Tran Thi Thuy Quynh , Le Trung Thanh

Due to its low energy consumption and simplicity, near field communication (NFC) has been extensively used in various short-range transmission scenarios, for example, proximity payment and NFC entrance guard. However, the low data rate of…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-06-11 Runyu Lyu , Wenchi Cheng , Wei Zhang

In this article, we first present our vision on the application scenarios, performance metrics, and potential key technologies of the sixth generation (6G) wireless communication networks. Then, 6G wireless channel measurements,…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-12-14 C. -X. Wang , J. Huang , H. Wang , X. Gao , X. -H. You , Y. Hao

Current Type I and Type II codebooks in fifth generation (5G) wireless communications are limited in supporting the coexistence of far-field and near-field user equipments, as they are exclusively designed for far-field scenarios. To fill…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-04-23 Zhaocheng Wang , Haochen Wu , Yuanbin Chen , Liyang Lu

The advent of 6G wireless networks promises unprecedented connectivity, supporting ultra-high data rates, low latency, and massive device connectivity. However, these ambitious goals introduce significant challenges, particularly in channel…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-06-02 Xingchen Liu , Shu Sun , Meixia Tao , Aryan Kaushik , Hangsong Yan

This article aims at providing insights for a comprehensive understanding of terahertz (THz) propagation channels. Specifically, we discuss essential THz channel characteristics to be well understood for the success of THz communications.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-02-28 Xuesong Cai , Xiang Cheng , Fredrik Tufvesson

Ultra-massive multiple-input multiple-output (UM-MIMO) technology is a key enabler for 6G networks, offering exceptional high data rates in millimeter-wave (mmWave) and Terahertz (THz) frequency bands. The deployment of large antenna arrays…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-03-19 Ahmed Hussain , Asmaa Abdallah , Abdulkadir Celik , Ahmed M. Eltawil

To meet the requirements for high data rates and ubiquitous connectivity in 6G networks, higher frequencies and larger array apertures are employed to enhance spatial resolution and spectral efficiency. This evolution leads to an expansion…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-03 Shupei Zhang , Boya Di , Lingyang Song

The sixth-generation (6G) wireless communication network is expected to integrate the terrestrial, aerial, and maritime communications into a robust network which would be more reliable, fast, and can support a massive number of devices…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-10-19 Muhammad Waseem Akhtar , Syed Ali Hassan , Rizwan Ghaffar , Haejoon Jung , Sahil Garg , M. Shamim Hossain

The 3GPP new radio (NR) channel model introduced spatial consistency and a correlation model for multiple frequencies. Future extensions of this model will incorporate mobility at both ends of the link. These features are essential for many…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-07-01 Stephan Jaeckel , Leszek Raschkowski , Frank Burkhardt , Lars Thiele

The efficient representation, transmission, and reconstruction of three-dimensional (3D) contents are becoming increasingly important for sixth-generation (6G) networks that aim to merge virtual and physical worlds for offering immersive…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-06-19 Guanlin Wu , Zhonghao Lyu , Juyong Zhang , Jie Xu

Flexible-antenna systems, such as fluid antennas and movable antennas, have been recognized as key enabling technologies for sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks, as they can intelligently reconfigure the effective channel gains of the…

Six-dimensional movable antenna (6DMA) has been identified as a new disruptive technology for future wireless systems to support a large number of users with only a few antennas. However, the intricate relationships between the signal…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-06-23 Xiaodan Shao , Limei Hu , Yulong Sun , Xing Li , Yixiao Zhang , Jingze Ding , Xiaoming Shi , Feng Chen , Derrick Wing Kwan Ng , Robert Schober

In future 6G communication systems, large-scale antenna arrays promise enhanced signal strength and spatial resolution, but they also increase the complexity of beam training. Moreover, as antenna counts grow and carrier wavelengths shrink,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-09-22 Ran Li , Ziyi Xu , Ying-Jun Angela Zhang

Extremely large-scale multiple-input multiple-output (XL-MIMO) systems, operating in the near-field region due to their massive antenna arrays, are key enablers of next-generation wireless communications but face significant challenges in…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-02 Tianqi Mao , Haiyang Li , Shufeng Tan , Pengyu Wang , Guangyao Liu , Ruiqi Liu , Leyi Zhang , Meng Hua , Dezhi Zheng , Zhaocheng Wang , Sheng Chen

Millimeter wave (mmWave) communication represents one of the main innovations of the next generation of wireless technologies, allowing users to reach unprecedented data rates. To overcome the high path loss at mmWave frequencies, these…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-11-12 Mattia Lecci , Tommaso Zugno , Silvia Zampato , Michele Zorzi

Near-field mobile terahertz (THz) communications is one of the candidate enablers for high-rate wireless data exchange in sixth-generation (6G) networks. However, operating in the THz near field brings both attractive opportunities and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-08-09 Vitaly Petrov , Josep Miquel Jornet , Arjun Singh

Many organizations recognize non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) as a key component to provide cost-effective and high-capacity connectivity in future 6th generation (6G) wireless networks. Despite this premise, there are still many questions…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-04-27 Marco Giordani , Michele Zorzi

The 5th generation (5G) wireless access technology, known as new radio (NR), will address a variety of usage scenarios from enhanced mobile broadband to ultra-reliable low-latency communications to massive machine type communications. Key…

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