Next-generation networks are expected to adapt not only to a wide range of application demands but also to the specific needs of individual users, end device heterogeneity, and changing operational conditions. In this work, we discuss how to enhance the programmability of network devices (e.g., radio end devices, base stations, and routers) to achieve an unprecedented level of … [Read more...] about Morphable Networks For Cross-Layer And Cross-Domain Programmability: A Novel Network Paradigm
6G mobile communication
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G: Emerging Hardware Architectures, Applications, and Open Challenges
Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) are rapidly gaining prominence in the realm of 5G-advanced and predominantly 6G mobile networks, offering a revolutionary approach to optimizing wireless communications. This article delves into the intricate world of the RIS technology, exploring its diverse hardware architectures and the resulting versatile operating modes. These … [Read more...] about Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G: Emerging Hardware Architectures, Applications, and Open Challenges
Mobile Radio – Microwave Spectrum for Backhaul
As operators and manufacturers eye the transition from 5G to 6G, spectrum availability continues to be a crucial factor in enabling faster, more reliable wireless connectivity. One key hurdle in this transition is the ever-increasing bandwidth demand due to higher performance and higher bitrates of 5G New Radio. Innovative solutions are, thus, required to optimize spectrum … [Read more...] about Mobile Radio – Microwave Spectrum for Backhaul
Slicing-aware aerial networks for integrated sensing and communication
Integration of sensing and communication (ISAC) is pivotal for realizing the full spectrum of 6G networks, where aerial networks composed of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) emerge as significant enhancers by establishing line-of-sight connections and increasing the coverage of terrestrial networks. Although network slicing can cater to diverse ISAC applications, strategies … [Read more...] about Slicing-aware aerial networks for integrated sensing and communication
Integrated Sensing And Communication Channel Modeling And Measurements
Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has been defined as one of the major usage scenarios for 6G. When sensing and communication channels coexist in ISAC scenarios, neither conventional communication nor sensing channel models are applicable. As the foundation of ISAC studies, a new channel modeling methodology is required to characterize both sensing and communication … [Read more...] about Integrated Sensing And Communication Channel Modeling And Measurements
