Terahertz and Millimeter Wave Communications for 5G and Beyond: Applications and Future Directions
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1176
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Interests: protocol and architecture design for wireless networks, particularly 5G and 6G cellular and vehicular networks; research in the fields of telecommunication engineering, computer science, and signal and image processing
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Dear Colleagues,
The emergence of terahertz (THz) and millimeter wave (mmWave) technologies is revolutionizing wireless communication systems, enabling unprecedented data rates, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity. These advancements are crucial for realizing and shaping the future of wireless network applications beyond 5G (B5G) and toward 6G. However, several research questions remain unanswered regarding propagation and channel modeling, hardware limitations, the use of spectrum, network and protocol implementation, antenna design, security and privacy, and the role of AI in optimizing the integration between THz and mmWave systems.
In light of the unprecedented interest in this field, this Special Issue explores innovative research on THz and mmWave communication systems. We invite high-quality, original contributions that focus on, but are not limited to:
- THz and mmWave channel modeling, propagation, and measurements.
- Performance analysis of THz and mmWave communication systems.
- Network architectures and protocols.
- Novel antenna design and beamforming techniques.
- Advanced modulation, coding, and signal processing strategies.
- AI/ML for integration of THz and mmWave systems.
- Cyber and physical-layer security of THz and mmWave networks.
- Spectrum sharing, coexistence, and interference management.
- Testbeds, experiments, and prototyping of THz and mmWave systems.
- Standardization, regulatory, and business frameworks for THz and mmWave systems.
- New applications and use cases for THz and mmWave systems.
Dr. Marco Giordani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- terahertz communications
- millimeter wave communications
- 5G and beyond (B5G)
- 6G
- beamforming and antenna design
- AI/ML in wireless communications
- spectrum management
- protocol design
- hardware and testbed
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