Wireless communications sensing and security above 100 GHz.

Area of Science:

• Wireless Communications
• Signal Processing
• Network Architecture

Background:

• Sub-terahertz (sub-THz) frequencies are crucial for next-generation broadband wireless systems.
• Current systems face significant hurdles in utilizing these high frequencies effectively.
• Global research is accelerating to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the prominent challenges in sub-terahertz wireless communications.
• To discuss potential solutions for enabling broadband and secure networking at these frequencies.
• To present a vision for wireless platforms beyond 5G.

Main Methods:

• Review of current research in sub-terahertz communication systems.
• Analysis of requirements for environmental sensing and broadcast manipulation.
• Exploration of architectural components for future wireless platforms.

Main Results:

• Identification of key challenges in sub-terahertz spectrum utilization.
• Proposed solutions involving advanced sensing and signal manipulation capabilities.
• A conceptual framework for wireless systems beyond 5G.

Conclusions:

• Sensing and broadcast manipulation are critical for future sub-terahertz wireless networks.
• Addressing these challenges will pave the way for enhanced broadband and secure communication.
• This work provides insights into the architecture of wireless platforms beyond 5G.