Spectrum Efficiency Maximization for Cooperative Power Beacon-Enabled Wireless Powered Communication Networks

We consider a spectrum efficiency(SE)maximization problem for cooperative power beacon-enabled wireless powered communication networks(CPB-WPCNs),where each transmitter harvests en-ergy from multi-antenna power beacons(PBs)and transmits data to the corresponding receiver.For data transmission,both orthogonal transmission,i.e.,the time splitting(TS)mode,and non-orthogonal trans-mission,i.e.,the interference channel(IC)mode,are considered.Aiming to improve the system SE,the energy beamformers of PBs,the transmit power,and the transmit time duration of transmitters are jointly optimized.For the TS mode,the original non-convex problem is transformed into a convex opti-mization problem by means of variable substitution and semidefinite relaxation(SDR).The rank-one na-ture of this SDR is proved,and then a Lagrange-dual based fast algorithm is proposed to obtain the opti-mal solution with much lower complexity.For the IC mode,to conquer the strong non-convexity of the problem,a branch-reduce-and-bound(BRB)mono-tonic optimization algorithm is designed as a bench-mark.Furthermore,a low-complexity distributed suc-cessive convex approximation(SCA)algorithm is pre-sented.Finally,simulation results validate the perfor-mance of the proposed algorithms,achieving optimal-ity within only 1%∼2%computation time compared to the CVX solver in the TS mode and achieving 98%of the optimal performance in the IC mode.

Irregular and regular LDPC codes with high spectrum efficiency modulation in image transmission over fading channel

If the degree distribution is chosen carefully, the irregular low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes can outperform the regular ones. An image transmission system is proposed by combining regular and irregular LDPC codes with 16QAM/64QAM modulation to improve both efficiency and reliability. Simulaton results show that LDPC codes are good coding schemes over fading channel in image communication with lower system complexity. More over, irregular codes can obtain a code gain of about 0.7 dB compared with regular ones when BER is 10 -4. So the irregular LDPC codes are more suitable for image transmission than the regular codes.

On opportunistic spectrum efficiency in cognitive radio systems

The performance bound of cognitive radio systems is analyzed.We use opportunistic spectrum effi-ciency(OSE)as the performance metric,and point out that the maximum achievable OSE can be used toevaluate the maximum value that the introduction of secondary users can add to the conventional wirelesssystems.Based on assumptions of the PU s traffic model and some reasonable approximations,the ex-pression of OSE is obtained and the maximum achievable OSE is derived by solving an optimization prob-lem.The results are verified by computer simulation.

High spectrum efficiency channel encoding method

A novel high spectrum efficiency channel encoding method called overlapped code division multiplexing （OvCDM） is presented. It is a convolutional encoding method with code rate greater than 1. Compared with traditional coded modulation （CM） technologies, OvCDM emphasizes the constrain relation between encoded codes. It is actually a blind modulation. The simulation results in the additive white Gaussian noise （AWGN） channel indicate that OvCDM can significantly improve spectrum efficiency of mobile communications systems. Meanwhile, the proposed OvCDM can ensure high decoding performance.

High efficiency spreading spectrum modulation using double orthogonal complex sequences

This paper presents a novel scheme of high efficiency spreading spectrum modulation using double orthogonal complex sequences （DoCS）. In this scheme, input data bit-stream is split into many groups with length M. Each group is then mapped into a word of width M and then utihzed to select one sequence from 2u-2 DoCS sequences each with length L. After that, the selected sequence is modulated on carrier in quadrature phase shift keying （QPSK） mode. In addition, a new method named forward phase correction （FPC） is put forward for carrier recovery. Theoretical analysis and bit-error-ratio（BER） experiment results indicate that the proposed scheme has better performance than the conventional direct sequence spread spectrum（DSSS） scheme both in bandwidth efficiency and processing gain of the receiver.

A novel weighed cooperative bandwidth spectrum sensing for spectrum occupancy of cognitive radio network

In cognitive radio network(CRN), a secondary user(SU) may utilize the spectrum resource of the primary user(PU) and avoid causing harmful interference to the primary network(PN) via spectrum sensing. In the traditional time spectrum sensing, the SU cannot detect the PU's presence during its transmission, thus increasing interference to the PN. In this work, a novel weighed cooperative bandwidth spectrum sensing method is proposed, which allows multiple SUs to use part of the bandwidth to perform cooperative spectrum sensing throughout the whole frame in order to detect the PU's reappearance in time. The SU's spectrum efficiency is maximized by jointly optimizing sensing bandwidth proportion, number of cooperative SUs and detection probability, subject to the constraints on the SU's interference and the false alarm probability. Simulation results show significant decrease on the interference and improvement on the spectrum efficiency using the proposed weighed cooperative bandwidth spectrum sensing method.

Resource Allocation in Multi-User Cellular Networks:A Transformer-Based Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach

To meet the communication services with diverse requirements,dynamic resource allocation has shown increasing importance.In this paper,we consider the multi-slot and multi-user resource allocation(MSMU-RA)in a downlink cellular scenario with the aim of maximizing system spectral efficiency while guaranteeing user fairness.We first model the MSMURA problem as a dual-sequence decision-making process,and then solve it by a novel Transformerbased deep reinforcement learning(TDRL)approach.Specifically,the proposed TDRL approach can be achieved based on two aspects:1)To adapt to the dynamic wireless environment,the proximal policy optimization(PPO)algorithm is used to optimize the multi-slot RA strategy.2)To avoid co-channel interference,the Transformer-based PPO algorithm is presented to obtain the optimal multi-user RA scheme by exploring the mapping between user sequence and resource sequence.Experimental results show that:i)the proposed approach outperforms both the traditional and DRL methods in spectral efficiency and user fairness,ii)the proposed algorithm is superior to DRL approaches in terms of convergence speed and generalization performance.

Performance analysis of graph-based scheduling for device-to-device communications overlaying cellular networks

The performance of the graph-based scheduling for device-to-device communications overlaying cellular networks is studied. The graph-based scheduling consists of two stages, the frequency assignment stage and the time slot scheduling stage. For such scheduling, a theoretical method to analyze the average spectrum efficiency of the D2D subsystem is proposed. The method consists of three steps. First, the frequency assignment stage is analyzed and the approximate formula of the average number of the D2D links which are assigned the same frequency is derived. Secondly, the time slot scheduling stage is analyzed and the approximate formula of the average probability of a D2D link being scheduled in a time slot is derived. Thirdly, the average spectrum efficiency of the D2D subsystem is analyzed and the corresponding approximate formula is derived. Analysis results show that the average spectrum efficiency of the D2D subsystem is approximately inversely linearly proportional to the second- order origin moment of the normalized broadcast radius of D2D links. Simulation results show that the proposed method can correctly predict the average spectrum efficiency of the D2D subsystem.

Faster-than-Nyquist signaling based on filter bank multicarrier modulation with joint optimization

Multi-carrier faster-than-Nyquist(MFTN)can improve the spectrum efficiency(SE).In this paper,we first analyze the benefit of time frequency packing MFTN(TFP-MFTN).Then,we propose an efficient digital implementation for TFP-MFTN based on filter bank multicarrier modulation.The time frequency packing ratio pair in our proposed implementation scheme is optimized with the SE criterion.Next,the joint optimization for the coded modulation MFTN based on extrinsic information transfer(EXIT)chart is performed.The Monte-Carlo simulations are carried out to verify performance gain of the joint inner and outer code optimization.Simulation results demonstrate that the TFPMFTN has a 0.8 dB and 0.9 dB gain comparing to time packing MFTN(TP-MFTN)and higher order Nyquist at same SE,respectively;the TFP-MFTN with optimized low density parity check(LDPC)code has a 2.9 dB gain comparing to that with digital video broadcasting(DVB)LDPC.Compared with previous work on TFP-MFTN(SE=1.55 bit/s/Hz),the SE of our work is improved by 29%and our work has a 4.1 dB gain at BER=1×10^(-5).

Ambient BackCom in beyond 5G NOMA networks: A multi-cell resource allocation framework

The research of Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) is extensively used to improve the capacity of networks beyond the fifth-generation. The recent merger of NOMA with ambient Backscatter Communication (BackCom), though opening new possibilities for massive connectivity, poses several challenges in dense wireless networks. One such challenge is the performance degradation of ambient BackCom in multi-cell NOMA networks under the effect of inter-cell interference. Driven by providing an efficient solution to the issue, this article proposes a new resource allocation framework that uses a duality theory approach. Specifically, the sum rate of the multi-cell network with backscatter tags and NOMA user equipment is maximized by formulating a joint optimization problem. To find the efficient base station transmit power and backscatter reflection coefficient in each cell, the original problem is first divided into two subproblems, and then the closed form solution is derived. A comparison with the Orthogonal Multiple Access (OMA) ambient BackCom and pure NOMA transmission has been provided. Simulation results of the proposed NOMA ambient BackCom indicate a significant improvement over the OMA ambient BackCom and pure NOMA in terms of sum-rate gains.

Cooperative communications with hierarchical modulation in downlink OFDMA based cellular networks

Cooperative transmission is a promising way to improve system performance in orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) based cellular networks.This paper proposes two heuristic cooperation schemes including relay selection and resource allocation using hierarchical modulation (HM) to fully exploit the radio resources in cellular networks where user equipments (UEs) relay for each other.The relay selection procedure considers both the channel conditions and the energies left in relays to make the cooperative communications behave better.To mitigate the spectrum efficiency loss due to the half-duplex mode,the bits of relayaided UE and its relay (which is also a UE) are transmitted simultaneously in one sub-channel using HM to improve the utilization efficiency of sub-channels.Besides,time resources are used effectively with the adaptively changed proportion of the two sub-frames divided for relay transmission.Simulation results show that the proposed schemes can improve the spectrum efficiency compared with the traditional schemes.

Uplink user allocation scheme in cognitive coexistent cellular network

In order to address spectrum resource scarcity in traditional cellular networks,television(TV)white space is considered as a potential solution to offload a portion of network traffic and enlarge network capacity.This paper describes a cognitive cellular network which allocates low geometry users to the TV white space based on a proportional fair criterion.An uplink user allocation scheme is proposed and the validity of the proposed scheme is established by simulation of the cellular network usage in conjunction with the TV white space.The simulation results show clear improvements in both the user and the system performance with the cognitive coexistent cellular network compared with the traditional cellular network,and that the performance of the proposed user allocation scheme is superior to other user allocation schemes.

Digital Signal Processing for Optical Access Networks

In this paper, we investigate advanced digital signal process ing （DSP） at the transmitter and receiver side for signal pre equalization and postequalization in order to improve spec trum efficiency （SE） and transmission distance in an optical access network. A novel DSP scheme for this optical super Nyquist filtering 9 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation （9 QAM） like signals based on muhimodulus equalization with out post filtering is proposed. This scheme recovers the Ny quist filtered Quadrature PhaseShift Keying （QPSK） signal to a 9QAMlike one. With this technique, SE can be increased to 4 b/s/Hz for QPSK signals. A novel digital superNyquist signal generation scheme is also proposed to further suppress the Nyquist signal bandwidth and reduce channel crosstalk without the need for optical prefiltering. Only optical cou plers are needed for superNyquist wavelengthdivisionmulti plexing （WDM） channel multiplexing. We extend the DSP for shorthaul optical transmission networks by using highorder QAMs. We propose a highspeed Can＇ierless Amplitude/Phase 64 QAM （CAP64 QAM） system using directly modulated la ser （DML） based on direct detection and digital equalization. Decisiondirected least mean square is used to equalize the CAP64QAM. Using this scheme, we generate and transmit up to 60 Gbit/s CAP64QAM over 20 km standard single mode fiber based on the DML and direct detection. Finally, several key problems are solved for real time orthogonalfre quencydivisionmultiplexing （OFDM） signal transmission aml processing. With coherent detection, up to 100 Glfit/s 16 QAMOFDM realtime transmission is possible.

Ion-Pair Photodissociation of Trichloromonofluoromethane

fragments, F- and Cl- including two isotope species 35Cl- and 37Cl-, are observed in the photoexcitations of CFC13. The ion-pair anion efficiency spectra of 35Cl- and 37Cl- are recorded in the photon energy range of 7.75-22.00 eV. The threshold of ion-pair dissociation CFCl3-CFC12＋＋Cl- is experimentally determined to be 7.944-0.04 eV. With the references of the high-resolution photoabsorption spectra reported in the literatures, we make tentative assignments of the electron valence-to-Rydberg transitions. Furthermore, the multibody ion-pair fragmentation processes to Cl- are discussed by comparison between the calculated thermochemical thresholds and the experimental efficiency spectrum.

A Novel Multi-Modal OAM Vortex Electromagnetic Wave Microstrip Array Antenna

In this paper,we combine the circular polarization technology and orbital angular momentum(OAM)into the array antenna design for the first time,achieve free switch of the different topological charges in the array by using high-speed radio frequency(RF)switch technology.We arrange microstrip patch antenna elements equidistantly along the circumference to form eight elements multi-modal OAM vortex electromagnetic wave microstrip array antenna.It can generate elec-tromagnetic waves with dual characteristics of circular polarization and multi-modal vortex OAM(where OAM mode values are l=0,l=±1,l=±2,l=±3).Through simulation,we find mutual coupling between the radiating elements is small relatively,and increasing the number of array elements can not only improve the beam quality,but also generate electromagnetic waves with a higher order of OAM modes.Antenna model can meet the basic demands of ordinary array antenna,and also confirm the practicality of this circular polarized microstrip antenna array model.

Bifocal-Lens Converging Based OAM Wireless Communications

Orbital angular momentum(OAM)based radio vortex wireless communications have received much attention recently because it can significantly increase the spectrum efficiency.The uniform circular array(UCA)is a simple antenna structure for high spectrum efficiency radio vortex wireless communications.How-ever,the OAM based electromagnetic waves are vortically hollow and divergent,which may result in the signal loss.Moreover,the divergence of corresponding OAM based electromagnetic wave increases as the order of OAM-mode increases.Therefore,it is difficult to use high-order OAM-mode,because the corresponding received signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is very small.To overcome the difficulty of high-order OAM modes transmission,in this paper we propose a lens antenna based electromagnetic waves converging scheme,which maintains the angular identification of multiple OAM-modes for radio vortex wireless communications.We further develop a bifocal lens antenna to not only converge the electromagnetic wave,but also compensate the SNR loss on traditional electromagnetic waves.Simulation results show that the proposed bifocal lens can converge the OAM waves into cylinder-like beams,providing an efficient way to in-crease the spectrum efficiency of wireless communications.