5G and Beyond: Technologies and Communications

Dear Colleagues,

We warmly welcome you to submit your research articles and surveys to this Special Issue, entitled "5G and Beyond: Technologies and Communications" of Applied Science (ISSN 2076-3417). As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the emergence of next-generation wireless technology represents a significant opportunity for transformations that are poised to reshape how we connect, communicate, and interact with the world. The groundbreaking technology of 5G unlocks a multitude of opportunities, ranging from facilitating immersive virtual reality experiences and the seamless integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to supporting mission-critical applications such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery. Progressing to Beyond 5G holds the promise of ultra-high data rates, ultra-low latency, enhanced reliability, and massive connectivity, paving the way for transformative advancements in critical sectors such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and entertainment. These wireless technologies exhibit the potential to revolutionize communication and redefine the very fabric of our digital society, ushering in an era of seamless, ubiquitous connectivity that empowers all individuals. As we embark on this journey toward the future of communication, it is imperative that we explore the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities presented by these next-generation technologies, driving innovation and shaping the trajectory of technological evolution for future generations.

This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing our understanding and the application of fifth-generation (5G) and beyond fifth-generation (B5G) wireless technologies, and their impact on modern communications. It seeks to encompass a diverse array of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Evolution and enhancements of 5G networks
• Emerging standards, architectures, and protocols for future-generation wireless systems
• Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication in 5G and beyond
• Edge computing and fog computing for wireless infrastructures
• Spectrum management and dynamic spectrum access techniques
• Millimeter wave and Terahertz communication technologies
• Integrated satellite–terrestrial networks
• Quantum communication for wireless networks
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in future wireless systems
• Ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) for mission-critical applications
• Massive MIMO and beamforming techniques for B5G networks
• Energy-efficient and sustainable wireless communication solutions
• Security and privacy considerations in advanced wireless systems
• Network slicing and virtualization for flexible and scalable wireless infrastructures.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mah-Rukh Fida
Dr. Giuseppe Caso
Guest Editors

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• 5G
• Beyond 5G
• advanced wireless communications
• terahertz communication
• satellite
• terrestrial networks
• quantum communication
• AI and ML in wireless systems
• URLLC
• massive MIMO
• network slicing