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Conventional localization techniques typically assume far-field (FF) propagation characterized by planar wavefronts and simplified spatial relationships. The use of higher carrier frequencies has given rise to the paradigm of extra large…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-30 Wasif J. Hussain , Don-Roberts Emenonye , R. Michael Buehrer , Harpreet S. Dhillon

Extremely large aperture array (ELAA) is anticipated to serve as a pivotal feature of future multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems in 6G. Near-field (NF) fading channel models are essential for reliable link-level simulation and…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-10-28 Jiuyu Liu , Yi Ma , Ahmed Elzanaty , Rahim Tafazolli

The sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to adopt extremely large aperture arrays (ELAAs), novel antenna architectures, and operate in extremely high-frequency bands to meet growing data demands. ELAAs significantly increase…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-30 Wen-Xuan Long , Shengyu Ye , Marco Moretti , Michele Morelli , Luca Sanguinetti , Rui Chen , Cheng-Xiang Wang

Extremely large aperture arrays (ELAAs) benefit the dual functions of integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) systems by enabling high-throughput data streams and high angular resolution with near-field spatial diversity. However,…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-05 Yuan Liu , Xuesong Cai , Dipankar Saha , M. R. Bhavani Shankar , Björn Ottersten

Next-generation mobile networks promise to support high throughput, massive connectivity, and improved energy efficiency. To achieve these ambitious goals, extremely large-scale antenna arrays (ELAAs) and terahertz communications constitute…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-09-19 Jiancheng An , Chau Yuen , Linglong Dai , Marco Di Renzo , Merouane Debbah , Lajos Hanzo

Extremely large-scale antenna arrays (ELAA) play a critical role in enabling the functionalities of next generation wireless communication systems. However, as the number of antennas increases, ELAA systems face significant bottlenecks,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-02-10 Yanqing Xu , Erik G. Larsson , Eduard A. Jorswieck , Xiao Li , Shi Jin , Tsung-Hui Chang

Extremely large antenna arrays (ELAAs) are widely adopted in mmWave/THz communications to compensate for the severe path loss, wherein the channel estimation remains a significant challenge since the Rayleigh distance of ELAAs stretches to…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-17 Yiming Chen , Hongwei Wang , Lingxiang Li , Zhi Chen

Extremely large antenna array (ELAA) is a common feature of several key candidate technologies for sixth-generation mobile networks (6G), such as ultra-massive multiple-input-multiple-output (UM-MIMO), cell-free massive MIMO, reconfigurable…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-10-28 Mingyao Cui , Zidong Wu , Yu Lu , Xiuhong Wei , Linglong Dai

Extremely large-scale antenna array (ELAA) technologies consisting of ultra-massive multiple-input-multiple-output (UM-MIMO) or reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), are emerging to meet the demand of wireless systems in…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-02-06 Yiqin Wang , Shu Sun , Chong Han

This paper investigates how near-field beamfocusing can be achieved using a modular linear array (MLA), composed of multiple widely spaced uniform linear arrays (ULAs). The MLA architecture extends the aperture length of a standard ULA…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-09 Alva Kosasih , Özlem Tuğfe Demir , Emil Björnson

This paper explores the potential of near-field beamforming (NFBF) in integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) systems with extremely large-scale arrays (XL-arrays). The large-scale antenna arrays increase the possibility of having…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-08-15 Kaiqian Qu , Shuaishuai Guo , Nasir Saeed

The upcoming 6G technology is expected to operate in near-field (NF) radiating conditions thanks to high-frequency and electrically large antenna arrays. Although several studies have already addressed this possibility, it is worth noting…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-28 Ahmed Elzanaty , Jiuyu Liu , Anna Guerra , Francesco Guidi , Yi Ma , Rahim Tafazolli

This paper investigates beam training techniques for near-field (NF) extremely large-scale antenna arrays (ELAAs). Existing NF beam training methods predominantly rely on beam focusing, where the base station (BS) transmits highly spatially…

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

One of the most relevant challenges in future 6G wireless networks is how to support a massive spatial multiplexing of a large number of user terminals. Recently, extremely large antenna arrays (ELAAs), also referred to as extra-large MIMO…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-12-01 Adrian Agustin , Xavier Mestre

The exploration of extremely large antenna arrays (ELAAs) using high-frequency spectrum has led to a paradigm shift in electromagnetic radiation field, transitioning from the common use case of far-field propagation to near-field…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-04-30 Zhenyao He , Wei Xu , Zhaohui Yang , Hong Shen , Ningning Fu , Yongming Huang , Zhaoyang Zhang , Xiaohu You

Near-field sensing with extremely large-scale antenna arrays (ELAAs) in practical 6G systems is expected to operate over broad bandwidths, where delay, Doppler, and spatial effects become tightly coupled across frequency. The purpose of…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-01 Tong Wei , Kumar Vijay Mishra , Bhavani Shankar M. R. , Björn Ottersten

Achieving high-rate communication with accurate localization and wireless environment sensing has emerged as an important trend of beyond-fifth and sixth generation cellular systems. Extension of the antenna array to an extremely large…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2020-12-22 Jie Yang , Yong Zeng , Shi Jin , Chao-Kai Wen , Pingping Xu

Radio localization and sensing are anticipated to play a crucial role in enhancing radio resource management in future networks. In this work, we focus on millimeter-wave communications, which are highly vulnerable to blockages, leading to…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-05-15 Hiba Dakdouk , Mohamed Sana , Benoit Denis

While the wireless word moves towards higher frequency bands, new challenges arises, due to the inherent characteristics of the transmission links, such as high path and penetration losses. Penetration losses causes blockages that in turn…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-11-19 Evangelos Koutsonas , Alexandros-Apostolos A. Boulogeorgos , Stylianos E. Trevlakis , Tanweer Ali , Theodoros A. Tsiftis

This paper investigates a coordinated multi-cell integrated sensing, communication, and powering (ISCAP) system operating in the electromagnetic near field, where each base station (BS) employs an extremely large-scale antenna array (ELAA)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-01-06 Yuan Guo , Yilong Chen , Zixiang Ren , Derrick Wing Kwan Ng , Jie Xu