6G WIRELESS THE COMMUNICATION PARADIGM BEYOND 2030 (HB 2023) Hardcover

6G Wireless: The Communication Paradigm Beyond 2030 offers an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technologies poised to shape next-generation wireless communication. Key innovations such as Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Aerial Computing, Terahertz (THz) communication, Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA), and Rate Splitting Multiple Access (RSMA) are thoroughly examined. The book presents a detailed overview of the vision, requirements, potential use cases, enabling technologies, and key challenges involved in developing future 6G systems. Topics include the integration of 6G and IoT to support ultra-low latency healthcare, smart industry, haptic interfaces, programmable wireless environments (PWE), and immersive experiences such as advanced virtual/augmented reality and holographic communication. Particular emphasis is given to the critical role of IRS in enhancing physical layer security, facilitating UAV and device-to-device (D2D) communications, and modeling channels in IRS-enabled PWEs. Additionally, the book provides an extensive analysis of the security concerns facing 6G networks and explores possible solutions. It also covers the application of blockchain technologies in future IoT use cases, including smart manufacturing and asset tracking.