Class 5G wireless communications

The rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies has set the stage for the next-generation 5G wireless communication systems, which promise to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with our environment. The PhD course in Informatics, with a focus on 5G Wireless Communication for 1st year, 2nd semester students, is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, key technologies, and future trends in 5G and beyond. This curricular unit is crucial for students specializing in the fields of informatics, telecommunications, and electrical engineering, offering them the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the advancement of wireless communication technologies. The course covers a broad spectrum of topics essential for mastering 5G wireless: Cellular Communication Standards and Wireless Networks, Emerging Techniques in 5G and Beyond, 5G Spectrum Allocation Technologies, Applications and Services in 5G. 

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Part I: Define and assess and the major cellular communication standards and wireless communications networks. Introduction and fundamentals of wireless communications: evolution of cellular systems requirements, goals, and vision of the next generation wireless communication systems fading, digital modulations, performance metrics Part II: Explain 5G & beyond emerging techniques Overview of the key technologies such as e.g., massive MIMO, mmWave, NOMA, RIS etc. for the design of communication systems. Part III: 5G Spectrum Allocation Technologies Spectrum allocation and use in 5G wireless communication & multiple access techniques and resource management in 5G wireless communication Part IV: 5G Wireless Communication Applications and Service IoT and M2M communication in 5G wireless communication & Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in 5G wireless communications. Part VI: Future Trends and Challenges in 5G Emerging technologies and standards in 5G wireless communication  

Classes are expository. The active participation of students in the teaching process is encouraged through questions that stimulate interest about the subject. When appropriate, the presentation of the material is preceded by the study of concrete situations that students are familiar with. Some topics arise from the analysis of problems whose resolution make the concepts to be studied natural and straightforward. Whenever possible, the material is always illustrated with examples and counter-examples. Some problems are left for students to analyze and solve. The assessment consists of: - assignments done throughout the semester (50%); - final project (50%).

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