Antenna and Propagation Technologies for 5G/6G Communication
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2024 | Viewed by 76
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Interests: mm-wave antennas; transparent antennas; MIMO antennas; circularly polarized antennas; flexible antennas
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Dear Colleagues,
Antenna and propagation technologies are the backbone of 5G/6G communication, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wireless networks. Antennas act as conduits for data transmission, requiring advanced designs like MIMO systems and beamforming to meet the escalating demands of increased bandwidth and energy efficiency in the 5G and emerging 6G landscape. These technologies enable higher data rates and lower latency, essential for applications ranging from augmented reality to the Internet of Things.
In parallel, propagation technologies govern the ways in which electromagnetic waves traverse different mediums, impacting signal coverage and reliability. With the advent of 5G and the impending launch of 6G, addressing challenges such as higher frequencies and diverse deployment scenarios will necessitate innovative propagation techniques like beam steering and dynamic spectrum sharing. The integration of these advancements optimizes signal propagation and mitigates interference, ensuring the efficient functioning of next-generation networks.
As 5G evolves and 6G looms on the horizon, the seamless synergy between antenna and propagation technologies remains instrumental. This integration not only enhances data transmission efficiency but also unlocks the potential for groundbreaking applications, propelling us into an era where connectivity seamlessly intertwines with every aspect of our lives. Antenna and propagation technologies stand at the forefront, driving the transformative capabilities of 5G and setting the stage for the even more ambitious and interconnected future of 6G communication.
Dr. Arpan Desai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- MIMO
- 5G
- 6G
- beam steering
- circularly polarized
- dual circular polarized
- linearly polarized
- dual polarization
- flexible
