This course provides an advanced understanding of the theories, practical design, and analysis methods necessary for the appropriate
transmission and reception of radio waves in wireless communication. Topics include radio wave propagation, antennas, beamforming,
multiple access, and so on. In addition, students will acquire specialized knowledge of next-generation wireless communication
technologies, including 5G and 6G, as well as wireless communication using high-frequency bands such as millimeter waves and
terahertz waves. Furthermore, the course covers optimization methods for wireless communication systems.
This course aims for students to learn specialized knowledge of wireless communication technologies and to acquire an understanding
of the latest advancements in the field. Through theoretical calculations and numerical simulations, this course provides
an understanding of the design, analysis, and optimization of wireless communication systems.
- Understand and explain the probabilistic and statistical models of radio wave propagation and design and analyze antennas.
- Understand and explain fundamental wireless communication technologies such as beamforming and multiple access from a practical perspective.
- Understand and explain the features and challenges of next-generation wireless communication technologies and high-frequency band communication technologies from a specialized viewpoint.
- Understand and explain the specialized knowledge of optimization algorithms for wireless communication systems.
| Exercises and reports | Term-end examination | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 15% | 25% |
| 2. | 15% | 10% | 25% |
| 3. | 10% | 15% | 25% |
| 4. | 15% | 10% | 25% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Development of wireless communications - History of wireless communications - Latest Trends in wireless communications and antenna technologies |
Preparation of development of wireless communications | 90minutes |
| Review of development of wireless communications | 100minutes | ||
| 2． | Fundamentals and applications of radio wave propagation (1) - Probabilistic and statistical model of radio wave propagation |
Preparation of probabilistic and statistical model of radio wave propagation | 90minutes |
| Review of probabilistic and statistical model of radio wave propagation | 100minutes | ||
| 3． | Fundamentals and applications of radio wave propagation (2) - Applying to wireless link design - Exercise 1: Modeling of multipath fading channels |
Preparation of applying to wireless link design | 90minutes |
| Review of applying to wireless link design | 100minutes | ||
| 4． | Antenna design and evaluation (1) - Antenna principles and types - Gain, directivity, polarization, radiation efficiency |
Preparation of antenna principles and types | 90minutes |
| Review of antenna principles and types | 100minutes | ||
| 5． | Antenna design and evaluation (2) - Antenna evaluation methods - Exercise 2: Simulation of antenna directivity |
Preparation of antenna evaluation methods | 90minutes |
| Review of antenna evaluation methods | 100minutes | ||
| 6． | Array antennas - Principles of array antennas - Directional control methods - Use of array antennas in wireless communication systems |
Preparation of array antennas | 90minutes |
| Review of array antennas | 100minutes | ||
| 7． | MIMO (1) - MIMO principles - Single-user MIMO |
Preparation of single-user MIMO | 90minutes |
| Review of single-user MIMO | 100minutes | ||
| 8． | MIMO (2) - Multi-user MIMO - Exercise 3: Simulation of MIMO transmission characteristics |
Preparation of multi-user MIMO | 90minutes |
| Review of multi-user MIMO | 100minutes | ||
| 9． | Beamforming - Types of beamforming - Antennas and feeding circuit configurations - Examples of beamforming in wireless communication systems |
Preparation of beamforming | 90minutes |
| Review of beamforming | 100minutes | ||
| 10． | multiple access methods ・Concepts of multiple access ・Types of multiple access methods |
Preparation of multiple access methods | 90minutes |
| Review of multiple access methods | 100minutes | ||
| 11． | Next-generation wireless communication systems (1) - Latest technology trends for 5G and 6G - Massive MIMO |
Preparation of latest technology trends for 5G and 6G | 90minutes |
| Review of latest technology trends for 5G and 6G | 100minutes | ||
| 12． | Next-generation wireless communication systems (2) - Millimeter wave and terahertz wave communications - Exercise 4: Simulation of millimeter wave communication and beamforming |
Preparation of millimeter wave and terahertz wave communications | 90minutes |
| Review of millimeter wave and terahertz wave communications | 100minutes | ||
| 13． | Optimization of wireless communication systems - Examples of optimization algorithms - Applications of optimization algorithms in wireless communication systems |
Preparation of optimization of wireless communication systems | 90minutes |
| Review of optimization of wireless communication systems | 100minutes | ||
| 14． | Term-end examination and Explanations | Review of the contents of lectures No. 1 to No. 13 | 150minutes |
| Review of the term-end examination | 40minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
The grading criteria are as follows: Term-end examination (50%), and Exercises (50%).
A total score of 60% or higher is required to pass.
The term-end examination evaluates a comprehensive understanding of the course content.
A score of approximately 60% of the term-end exam points (30 points out of 50 points) indicates a sufficient understanding of the course content.
Exercises assess that the assignment is done properly.
A score of approximately 60% of the exercise points (30 points out of 50 points) demonstrates that the assignments are done properly and submitted by the deadline.
A total score of 60% or higher is required to pass.
The term-end examination evaluates a comprehensive understanding of the course content.
A score of approximately 60% of the term-end exam points (30 points out of 50 points) indicates a sufficient understanding of the course content.
Exercises assess that the assignment is done properly.
A score of approximately 60% of the exercise points (30 points out of 50 points) demonstrates that the assignments are done properly and submitted by the deadline.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | A lecturer have engaged in the research and development of millimeter wave wireless communication systems and antennas. She will use that experience to give a lecture on practical methods of analysis and design of wireless communication systems and antennas. |
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