Starting with an overview of current research progresses on multiple access technology, the book then presents the theoretical fundamentals, technical principles, transmission scheme, key technologies and evaluation results of new multi-access technologies, especially focusing on its typical applications 5G communication systems. With extensive practical cases, it is an essential reference for researchers, engineers and graduate students.

This book presents comprehensive coverage of current and emerging multiple access, random access, and waveform design techniques for 5G wireless networks and beyond. A definitive reference for researchers in these fields, the book describes recent research from academia, industry, and standardization bodies. The book is an all-encompassing treatment of these areas addressing orthogonal multiple access and waveform design, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) via power, code, and other domains, and orthogonal, non-orthogonal, and grant-free random access. The book builds its foundations on state of the art research papers, measurements, and experimental results from a variety of sources.

This book provides detailed descriptions of downlink non-orthogonal multiple transmissions and uplink non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) from the aspects of majorly used 5G new radio scenarios and system performance. For the downlink, the discussion focuses on the candidate schemes in 3GPP standards which are not only applicable to unicast services but also to broadcast/multicast scenarios. For the uplink, the main target scenario is massive machine-type communications where grant-free transmission can reduce signaling overhead, power consumption of devices and access delays. The design principles of several uplink NOMA schemes are discussed in-depth, together with the analysis of their performances and receiver complexities. Devoted to the basic technologies of NOMA and its theoretical principles, data analysis, basic algorithms, evaluation methodology and simulation results, this book will be an essential read for researchers and students of digital communications, wireless communications engineers and those who are interested in mobile communications in general.

This book investigates the multiuser communication and its key technology—multiple access technology, as well as transceiving design methods. Multiple access methods toward B5G and 6G currently allows the superposition transmissions of multiuser signals with controllable mutual interference. By deploying advanced multiuser detector, current technology significantly enhances the connectivity, improves the spectral efficiency and simplifies the signaling interactions. Considering that the major challenge of current multiple access technology is the design of transceiver due to the overlapped and distorted signals from multiple users, we analyze the promising candidate multiple access schemes and then develop some sights on how to formulate the transmit signals and how to achieve efficient symbol recovery. Specifically, the incorporation of constellation rotation, rate splitting and deep learning techniques in enhancing the transmission efficiency of multiple access technology are considered.

C-RAN and virtualized Small Cell technology poses several major research challenges. These include dynamic resource allocation, self-configuration in the baseband pool, high latency in data transfer between radio unit and baseband unit, the cost of data delivery, high volume of data in the network, software networking aspects, potential energy savings, security concerns, privacy of user’s personal data at a remote place, limitations of virtualized environment, etc. This book provides deeper insights into the next generation RAN architecture and surveys the coexistence of SDN, C-RAN and Small Cells solutions proposed in the literature at different levels.

As technology advances, the emergence of 5G has become an essential discussion moving forward as its applications and benefits are expected to enhance many areas of life. The introduction of 5G technology to society will improve communication speed, the efficiency of information transfer, and end-user experience to name only a few of many future improvements. These new opportunities offered by 5G networks will spread across industry, government, business, and personal user experiences leading to widespread innovation and technological advancement. What stands at the very core of 5G becoming an integral part of society is the very fact that it is expected to enrich society in a multifaceted way, enhancing connectivity and efficiency in just about every sector including healthcare, agriculture, business, and more. Therefore, it has been a critical topic of research to explore the implications of this technology, how it functions, what industries it will impact, and the challenges and solutions of its implementation into modern society. Research Anthology on Developing and Optimizing 5G Networks and the Impact on Society is a critical reference source that analyzes the use of 5G technology from the standpoint of its design and technological development to its applications in a multitude of industries. This overall view of the aspects of 5G networks creates a comprehensive book for all stages of the implementation of 5G, from early conception to application in various sectors. Topics highlighted include smart cities, wireless and mobile networks, radio access technology, internet of things, and more. This all-encompassing book is ideal for network experts, IT specialists, technologists, academicians, researchers, and students.

Explore mobile communications and discover how the technology has evolved to 5G This hands-on textbook lays out the foundations of mobile communications—from architecture to function—with a special focus on 5G services, networks, and applications. Written by a stellar team of academics and mobile networking practitioners, End-to-End Mobile Communications: Evolution to 5G clearly explains the latest capabilities, standards, and practices along with background and examples. The book contains a primer on the vast topic of mobile technology security and offers a look toward future trends and emerging technologies. Coverage includes: An introduction to mobile communications Background on mobile network services Evolution of mobile technologies 5G services and applications 5G radio access network architecture 5G core network architecture Security Future evolution of mobile systems

Explore the foundations and applications of 5G technology This comprehensive guide contains practical information from telecommunications experts working at the forefront of 5G innovation. The authors discuss the foundations of 5G technology―not just the new standards, but the reasons and stories behind them. Fundamentals of 5G Communications features coverage of all major vertical domains with a focus on practical, commercial applications. This book serves both as an essential reference for telecom professionals and as a textbook for students learning about 5G. Coverage includes: 5G versus 4G: What’s new? Deployment scenarios and architecture options The evolution of 5G architecture Numerology and slot structure Initial access and mobility Downlink control and data operation Uplink control and data operation Coexistence of 4G and 5G 5G in unlicensed and shared spectra Vertical expansion: URLLC, MTC, V2X Vertical expansion: broadcast and multicast Typical 5G commercial deployments A look toward the future of 5G

Starting with an overview of current research progresses on multiple access technology, the book then presents the theoretical fundamentals, technical principles, transmission scheme, key technologies and evaluation results of new multi-access technologies, especially focusing on its typical applications 5G communication systems. With extensive practical cases, it is an essential reference for researchers, engineers and graduate students.