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Generative Adversarial Estimation of Channel Covariance in Vehicular Millimeter Wave Systems
Enabling highly-mobile millimeter wave (mmWave) systems is challenging
because of the huge training overhead associated with acquiring the channel
knowledge or designing the narrow beams. Current mmWave beam training and
channel estimation techniques do not normally make use of the prior beam
training or channel estimation observations. Intuitively, though, the channel
matrices are functions of the various elements of the environment. Learning
these functions can dramatically reduce the training overhead needed to obtain
the channel knowledge. In this paper, a novel solution that exploits machine
learning tools, namely conditional generative adversarial networks (GAN), is
developed to learn these functions between the environment and the channel
covariance matrices. More specifically, the proposed machine learning model
treats the covariance matrices as 2D images and learns the mapping function
relating the uplink received pilots, which act as RF signatures of the
environment, and these images. Simulation results show that the developed
strategy efficiently predicts the covariance matrices of the large-dimensional
mmWave channels with negligible training overhead.Comment: to appear in Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers,
Oct. 201
A Holistic Investigation on Terahertz Propagation and Channel Modeling Toward Vertical Heterogeneous Networks
User-centric and low latency communications can be enabled not only by small
cells but also through ubiquitous connectivity. Recently, the vertical
heterogeneous network (V-HetNet) architecture is proposed to backhaul/fronthaul
a large number of small cells. Like an orchestra, the V-HetNet is a polyphony
of different communication ensembles, including geostationary orbit (GEO), and
low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites (e.g., CubeSats), and networked flying
platforms (NFPs) along with terrestrial communication links. In this study, we
propose the Terahertz (THz) communications to enable the elements of V-HetNets
to function in harmony. As THz links offer a large bandwidth, leading to
ultra-high data rates, it is suitable for backhauling and fronthauling small
cells. Furthermore, THz communications can support numerous applications from
inter-satellite links to in-vivo nanonetworks. However, to savor this harmony,
we need accurate channel models. In this paper, the insights obtained through
our measurement campaigns are highlighted, to reveal the true potential of THz
communications in V-HetNets.Comment: It has been accepted for the publication in IEEE Communications
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Design, Technologies and Applications of High Power Vacuum Electronic Devices from Microwave to THz Band
The last decade has contributed to the rapid progress in developing high-power microwave sources. This Special Issue aims to bring together information about the most striking theoretical and experimental results, new trends in development, remarkable modern applications, new demands in parameter enhancement, and future goals. Although only a tiny part of the achievements of recent years is included in this Issue, we hope that the presented articles will be useful for experts and students focusing on modern vacuum electronics
A Comparison of Laser and Microwave Approaches to CW Beamed Energy Launch
One approach to beamed energy propulsion uses a solid heat exchanger to absorb energy from a distant source and transfer it to a working fluid. Systems of this type can be designed using either microwave or laser sources. In general, microwave sources have been expected to be less expensive than lasers for a given power, but to be more limited in range and/or energy density. With the development of high power millimeter-wave sources and low-cost diode laser arrays, both assumptions are open to question. In this paper, we compare current and projected microwave and laser source technologies for a 100-kilogram-class ground-to-orbit launch system and identify key issues affecting the system-level trade between the two approaches
Real-Time Dispersion Code Multiple Access (DCMA) for High-Speed Wireless Communications
We model, demonstrate and characterize Dispersion Code Multiple Access (DCMA)
and hence show the applicability of this purely analog and real-time multiple
access scheme to high-speed wireless communications. We first mathematically
describe DCMA and show the appropriateness of Chebyshev dispersion coding in
this technology. We next provide an experimental proof-of-concept in a 2 X 2
DCMA system. Finally,we statistically characterize DCMA in terms of bandwidth,
dispersive group delay swing, system dimension and signal-to-noise ratio
Photonic processing of microwave signals
La distribution par fibre optique de signaux de type « ultra-wideband (UWB)» requiert le développement de nouvelles technologies photoniques qui seront le sujet d'étude de cette thèse. Nous commençons avec un démonstration expérimentale d'une technique de sculpture d'impulsions qui offre une solution économique et à faible consommation de puissance pour les systèmes UWB . Dans cette étude, nous procédons à l'apodisation de deux réseaux Bragg identiques avec une variation de période linéaire qui sont placés aux deux entrées d'un photodétecteur balancé. L'apodisation est réalisée par l'application d'un profile de température à l'aide d'éléments résistif de petite dimensions, ce qui permet une consommation énergétique réduite et une bonne résolution spectrale. Le filtrage spectral d'une source laser puisée suivi d'une conversion fréquence-temps par propagation dans une fibre optique standard permet de générer une impulsion UWB efficace d'un point de vue énergétique pour les communications à courte portée dans la bande spectrale de 3 a 10 GHz. Dans un deuxième temps, pour générer des signaux passe-bande à haute fréquence, nous avons utilisé un laser puisé à commutation de gain. Après la conversion optique/électrique des impulsions en utilisant des filtres optiques et RF appropriés, nous réussissons à générer des signaux large bande dans des bandes spectrales ayant des fréquences centrales de 25, 35 et 45 GHz. Nous examinons diverses configurations de filtres permettant cette conversion selon qu'il y ait ou non transmission dans une fibre optique. Finalement, nous démontrons la détection de signaux RF dans le domaine optique par le design et la fabrication de filtres adaptés. Notre récepteur utilise un modulateur de Mach-Zehnder pour faire la conversion électrique-optique et des filtres à base de réseau de Bragg comme filtres adaptés. Nous examinons la performance du récepteur pour deux conditions de polarisation différentes du Mach-Zehnder. Nous avons conçu des filtres adaptés pour ces deux cas et nous discutons de la performance résultant
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