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In this paper, we present the Network Observability Platform (NOBS), a data-sovereign telemetry and monitoring framework designed to meet the primary needs of multi-vendor packet-optical networks in the Sixth Generation (6G) era. NOBS supports...

This paper investigates the potential to approximate a nonconvex beampattern design problem with constraints in the angular domain via a restriction to a convex subset of the feasible region. Simulations show that that imposing this convex...

This work introduces a computationally efficient method for MIMO radar beampattern synthesis through optimized waveform covariance matrix design. The approach directs transmitted power toward target regions, minimizes cross-correlations, and...

Making sub-Terahertz frequencies usable in future mobile radio networks such as 6G requires adaptive beamforming techniques. Using newly developed D-band front ends, we present first experimental evidence for the feasibility of this approach.

Deploying deep learning models in clinical practice often requires leveraging multiple data modalities, such as images, text, and structured data, to achieve robust and trustworthy decisions. However, not all modalities are always available at...

This paper introduces a digital twin framework for O-RAN, designed to support the development and testing of xApps. By leveraging real-time data analysis and simulation, digital twins facilitate network performance optimization and enable a...

When doing edge inference, VLM models in certain situations might consume similar energy as that of private 5G networks.

Analysis of dielectric lens in sub-THz frequencies often demands huge computational effort for full-wave electromagnetic methods. This paper presents an asymptotic technique for lens analysis at D-band, using ray tracing and applying Kirchhoff’s...

This work presents high-precision all-metal Chebyshev band-pass filters operating in the Y-band (470?GHz) and D-band (160?GHz), featuring six coupled cavities and 10?GHz bandwidth with 20?dB return loss. CNC milling enables sub-5??m fabrication...

This work investigates how smart placement of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) can extend wireless coverage by considering Line-of-Sight conditions and surface orientation as key design factors. A low-complexity algorithm enables...

Climate change increases the risk of disastrous floods and makes intelligent fresh water management an ever more important issue for society. A central prerequisite is the ability to accurately predict the water level in rivers from a range of...

Accurate forecasts on subseasonal (S2S) timescales are essential for the preparation andmitigation of the impacts of high?impact events, such as flash droughts. To improve the accuracy of soilmoisture forecasts—a critical factor in identifying...

This study explores the use of fiber optical sensors with Bragg gratings to monitor internal strain in lithium-ion battery anodes, offering new insights into aging and degradation. By combining optical measurements with traditional methods, it...

The paper presents closed-form analytical expressions for the level-crossing rate (LCR) and average fade duration (AFD) in channels with von Mises–Fisher (vMF) scattering. This work complements our previous results on correlation functions and...

In this work, we designed a passive 2×2 MBoSDM node prototype that is capable of band and space/fiber switching. The prototype is fully controllable though an SDN agent and supports selective band switching as well as add/drop functions for the...

The paper reviews recent developments in high-capacity THz wireless transmission, focusing on point-to-point links in the lower THz frequency range around 300 GHz. Available technologies and challenges for integration into future 6G optical...

We demonstrate high symbol rate (128/140-Gbaud QPSK/16QAM) transmission for multi-band systems (S-C-L-band) with commercially available components. The broadband thin film lithium niobate high-bandwidth modulator and the HHI designed InP coherent...

The advancement of machine learning (ML)-assisted solutions for monitoring and performance analysis in space-division multiplexing (SDM) networks has been significantly constrained by a shortage of large, well-structured, and publicly available...

Deprotonation of 3-methylpyrazolium and 3-methylindazolium salts yielded N-heterocyclic olefins (NHOs), which reacted with isocyanates, halogens, and carbon disulfide. Calculated proton affinities are 261 kcal/mol (indazole NHOs) and 272 kcal/mol...

This paper investigates angle-resolved channel measurements at 28 and 160 GHz within an industrial-like open office environment. It presents findings on power metrics, delay, and angular characteristics based on 135 measurement positions. Results...

This paper highlights the differences between the standard matched filter (a correlation-based method) and symbol-domain processing, providing insights into how pulse shaping affects sensing performance in multicarrier schemes like OFDM....

Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) enables interoperability by allowing operators to choose equipment from multiple vendors. However, conflicting objectives between xApps, such as energy efficiency and load balancing, require coordination, raising...

This research demonstration presents an open source end-to-end solution for facilitating the anchoring of virtual content in the real world based on various platforms thanks to the interoperable specifications of the ETSI Augmented Reality...

This paper presents results of a channel measurement campaign carried out in a production hall at a carrier frequency of 160 GHz which were analyzed with regards to beam-steering and macro-diversity gains.

In this paper, we present an adaptation of the extended Saleh model, using a coarse segmentation of the erbium doped fiber, to accurately include the impact of EDFA physics, with a limited complexity increase, in power efficiency predictions for...

Researchers from the University of L’Aquila, NICT, Finisar, Prysmian, Nokia Bell Lab and Fraunhofer HHI Space-Division Multiplexed Transmission technologies from the Lab to the Field and present a summary for their work in this invited...

To enable QKD in various scenarios, we developed a 625 MHz real-time autonomous timebin-phase QKD system with custom clock synchronization. We demonstrate the system’s performance and robustness under unstable link conditions, a variety of fiber...

We investigate high-symbol rate SDM transmission using 16 to 128 GBd QPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM modulation over a 3-mode fiber. An aggregated net rate of 2.56 Tb/s was obtained after 54 km transmission using 128 GBd 16-QAM signals.

We introduce iQSync, a clock-offset recovery method for quantum key distribution. iQSync achieves sub-linear computational complexity, allowing for the implementation on low-level hardware. We demonstrate the method for channel attenuations...

A narrow linewidth tunable laser based on ring resonators is presented. It uses low loss passive waveguides implemented in a monolithic InP photonic integrated circuit. The laser can be tuned over a wavelength range from 1559 nm to 1602 nm. The...