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    Coexisting Terahertz and RF Finite Wireless Networks: Coverage and Rate Analysis


    Kouzayha, Nour, Kishk, Mustafa A., Sarieddeen, Hadi, Alouini, Mohamed-Slim and Al-Naffouri, Tareq Y. (2023) Coexisting Terahertz and RF Finite Wireless Networks: Coverage and Rate Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 22 (7). pp. 4873-4889. ISSN 1536-1276

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    Abstract

    Wireless communications over Terahertz (THz)-band frequencies are vital enablers of ultra-high rate applications and services in sixth-generation (6G) networks. However, THz communications suffer from poor coverage because of inherent THz features such as high penetration losses, significant molecular absorption, and severe path loss. To surmount these critical challenges and fully exploit the THz band, we explore a coexisting radio frequency (RF) and THz finite indoor network in which THz small cells are deployed to provide high data rates, and RF macrocells are deployed to satisfy coverage requirements. Using stochastic geometry tools, we assess the performance of coexisting RF and THz networks and derive tractable analytical expressions for the coverage probability and average achievable rate. The analytical results are validated with Monte-Carlo simulations. Several insights are devised for accurate tuning and optimization of THz system parameters, including the THz bias, and the fraction of THz access points (APs) to deploy. The obtained results recognize a clear coverage/rate trade-off where a high fraction of THz AP improves the rate significantly but may degrade the coverage performance. Furthermore, the location of a user in the finite area highly affects the fraction of THz APs that optimizes its quality of service.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Radio frequency; Interference; Terahertz; THz; communications; radio frequency; RF; communications; finite indoor network; coverage probability; average achievable rate; stochastic geometry; Geometry; Stochastic processes; Propagation losses; Directional antennas; Absorption;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Electronic Engineering
    Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Hamilton Institute
    Item ID: 19393
    Identification Number: 10.1109/TWC.2022.3229745
    Depositing User: Mustafa Kishk
    Date Deposited: 21 Jan 2025 16:01
    Journal or Publication Title: IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Refereed: Yes
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    URI: https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/19393
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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