Optical and Quantum Electronics - CALL FOR PAPERS: Optoelectronic Devices in 5G Antennas for Energy Efficient Communications
In a radio access network, the antenna system plays an important role. Antenna system performance with our newest 5G antennas ultimately determines the effectiveness of the radio site solution. The complexity of 5G sites will increase with the addition of new frequencies and multiple technologies, increasing the need for site optimization. With our next-generation technology, we offer a cost-effective 5G antenna installation and a high-performance modular communication portfolio. To provide best performance, coverage, and capacity for complex 5G sites in urban, dense urban, sub-urban, and rural scenarios, we aim to deliver energy-efficient communications for the innovative antenna systems. With 5G, telecommunications will become more accessible, faster, and offer more services while consuming less energy. The issue of energy efficiency is particularly important in today's environment, when the planet is facing climate change, waste, pollution, and other issues.
Optoelectronic devices can play a significant role in enhancing the energy efficiency of 5G antennas for communication. 5G networks demand faster data rates, lower latency, and increased capacity, which can result in higher power consumption. By incorporating optoelectronic components, it's possible to address some of the energy efficiency challenges. Optoelectronic devices, such as optical transceivers and laser diodes, are used in the fiber optic backhaul of 5G networks. They facilitate the high-speed transfer of data between cell towers and core network infrastructure. Fiber optic backhaul provides higher bandwidth and lower latency compared to traditional copper-based solutions, improving the overall performance of wireless networks. Incorporating optoelectronic devices into 5G antennas, network operators can take advantage of the benefits offered by optical communication systems, such as high data rates, low latency, and improved signal quality, to meet the increasing demands of 5G applications. These devices play a crucial role in building robust and efficient 5G networks capable of supporting the diverse and data-intensive services of the future. In 5G, millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication is used to achieve extremely high data rates. Optoelectronics comes into play when generating and modulating optical signals, which are then converted to mmWave radio signals for wireless transmission. This process allows for the efficient and high-speed delivery of data to 5G devices. Optoelectronic devices can play a role in beamforming and phased array antennas for wireless communication. By modulating optical signals and controlling their phase and direction, these devices enable precise and efficient beam steering, enhancing the coverage and capacity of 5G networks.
The special issue invites original research with immense advancements in optoelectronic devices in 5G antenna for energy savings and other wider applications that are expected to attain sustainable development goals. Potential topics included, but not limited,
- Integrated optoelectronic devices in millimeter waveguide for 5G cellular devices of energy efficient communication
- Optoelectronic devices in fabrication of dipole antennas for millimeter wave 5G cellular handsets
- Optical nano oscillator in MIMO for energy efficient of 5G communication network
- Quantum electronic devices in fabrication of wearable antennas for 5G energy harvesting applications
- Optoelectronic devices in fabrication and optimization of energy efficient RF power amplifier for 5G multi carrier applications
- Optoelectronic devices in fabrication of detector for 5G and beyond massive MIMO systems
- Optoelectronic devices in linear and non-linear precoders for massive MIMO systems for 5G networks
- Optoelectronic devices in designing of broadband MIMO antenna for next generation wireless communication systems
- Optoelectronic devices in design of efficient planar antennas for 5G communication systems
- Challenges and opportunities in quantum electronic devices in antenna technologies for B5G wireless communications
Important Dates:
Submissions Open Date: 10 September 2023
Submission Close Date: 01 May 2024
Guest Editors:
Dr. Sotirios K. Goudos
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Email: skgoudo@ieee.org (this opens in a new tab)
Prof. Pai-Yen Chen
University of Illinois Chicago, United States
Email: pychen@uic.edu (this opens in a new tab)
Prof. Mohammad Alibakhshikenari
Universidad of Carlos III de Madrid (uc3m), Spain
Email: mohammad.alibakhshikenari@uc3m.es (this opens in a new tab)
Submission Information:
The submitted article must be original, unpublished and not currently reviewed by other journals. Authors must mention in their cover letter for each Special Issue manuscript that the particular manuscript is for the theme and name of Guest Editors of Special Issue consideration so that the Guest Editors can be notified separately.
Please visit https://submission.nature.com/new-submission/11082/3 (this opens in a new tab), when submitting your paper and, in the Detail tab in the Collections dropdown list, choose "Optoelectronic Devices in 5G Antennas"
Published articles will be found here https://link.springer.com/collections/ibdbabfacg (this opens in a new tab)