5G Mobile and Wireless Communications Technology

Written by leading experts in 5G research this book is a comprehensive overview of the current state of 5G. Covering everything from the most likely use cases spectrum aspects and a wide range of technology options to potential 5G system architectures it is an indispensable reference for academics and professionals involved in wireless and mobile communications. Global research efforts are summarised and key component technologies including D2D mm-wave communications massive MIMO coordinated multi-point wireless network coding interference management and spectrum issues are described and explained. The significance of 5G for the automotive building energy and manufacturing economic sectors is addressed as is the relationship between IoT machine type communications and cyber-physical systems. This essential resource equips you with a solid insight into the nature impact and opportunities of 5G.