Wireless Communications: From Fundamentals to Beyond 5G

The Third Edition of Wireless Communications is a comprehensive and up-to-date text that covers wireless communication technology from the fundamentals to the latest research results. It includes new sections on cutting-edge topics such as massive MIMO, polar codes, heterogeneous networks, non-orthogonal multiple access, and 5G cellular standards. The book also provides a thorough introduction to the applications and requirements of modern wireless services, explores wireless propagation mechanisms and channel models, and discusses single-user and multi-user communications, advanced topics, and key wireless standards. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a basic knowledge of standard communications, and will also be a valuable resource for researchers and system designers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1008 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Third Edition of Wireless Communications is an essential text in wireless communication technology that combines mathematical descriptions with intuitive explanations of the physical facts to enable readers to acquire a deep understanding of the subject. This latest edition includes brand-new sections on cutting-edge research topics such as massive MIMO, polar codes, heterogeneous networks, non-orthogonal multiple access, 5G cellular standards, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth Low Energy. Together with the re-designed descriptions of fundamentals such as fading, OFDM, and multiple access, it provides a thorough treatment of all the technologies that underlie fifth-generation and beyond systems. A complementary companion website provides readers with a wealth of old and new material, including instructor resources available upon request.

The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the applications and requirements of modern wireless services, including video streaming, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. It also provides comprehensive explorations of wireless propagation mechanisms and channel models, ranging from Rayleigh fading to advanced models for MIMO communications. The book covers single-user communications fundamentals, including modern coding techniques, multi-carrier communications, and single-user MIMO. It also discusses multi-user communications, including packet radio systems, CDMA, scheduling, admission control, cellular and ad-hoc network design, and multi-user MIMO.

In-depth examinations of advanced topics in wireless communication, like speech and video coding, are also included. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of wireless communication. It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving technology.

Weight: 2496g
Dimension: 216 x 276 x 66 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119117209
Edition number: 3rd Edition