Modelling of the Terahertz Communication Channel for In-vivo Nano-networks in the Presence of Noise

Zhang, R., Yang, K., Alomainy, A., Abbasi, Q. H. , Qaraqe, K. and Shubair, R. M. (2017) Modelling of the Terahertz Communication Channel for In-vivo Nano-networks in the Presence of Noise. In: 16th Mediterranean Microwave Symposium (MMS 2016), Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14-16 Nov 2016, ISBN 9781509025862 (doi: 10.1109/MMS.2016.7803812)

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the modelling of communication channel noise inside human tissues at the THz band (0.1-10THz). A novel model is put forward based on the study of the physical mechanism of the channel noise in the medium, which takes into account both the radiation of the medium and the molecular absorption from the transmitted signal. The derivation and the general concepts of the noise modelling is detailed in the paper. The results show that the channel noise power spectral density at the scale of several micrometres is at acceptable levels and the value tends to decrease with the increase of both distance and frequency. In addition, the channel noise is also related to the composition of the human tissues, with the result of higher channel noise in tissues with higher water concentration. The conclusion drawn from the conducted study and analysis paves the way for more comprehensive characterisation of the electromagnetic channel within in-vivo nano-networks.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Abbasi, Professor Qammer
Authors: Zhang, R., Yang, K., Alomainy, A., Abbasi, Q. H., Qaraqe, K., and Shubair, R. M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
ISSN:2157-9830
ISBN:9781509025862
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 IEEE
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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