Physical layer authentication in nano networks at terahertz frequencies for biomedical applications

Rahman, M. M. U., Abbasi, Q. H., Chopra, N., Qaraqe, K. and Alomainy, A. (2017) Physical layer authentication in nano networks at terahertz frequencies for biomedical applications. IEEE Access, 5, pp. 7808-7815. (doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2017.2700330)

Abstract

This paper presents a study on physical layer authentication problem for in-vivo nano networks at Terahertz frequencies. A system model based on envisioned nano network for in-vivo body-centric nano communication is considered and distance-dependent pathloss based authentication is performed. Experimental data collected from terahertz time domain spectroscopy setup shows that pathloss can indeed be used as device fingerprint. Furthermore, simulation results clearly show that given a maximum tolerable false alarm rate, detection rate up to any desired level can be achieved within the feasible region of the proposed method. It is anticipated that this study will pave a new paradigm for secured, authenticated nano-network for future applications, e.g., drug delivery and internet of nanothings based intelligent office.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Abbasi, Professor Qammer
• Authors: Rahman, M. M. U., Abbasi, Q. H., Chopra, N., Qaraqe, K., and Alomainy, A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
• Journal Name: IEEE Access
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 2169-3536
• ISSN (Online): 2169-3536
• Published Online: 02 May 2017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Access 5: 7808-7815
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher