FITEE Special Feature on Near-Field Communications Theories and Applications

Special Issue on

Near-Field Communications Theories and Applications

Call for Papers

(Submission by May 10, 2024)

Wireless communication systems extensively utilize far-field spatial resources. However, with the advent of 6G networks, it is important to explore and utilize near-field resources, as they can provide new physical spatial dimensions for wireless communication systems. The use of higher frequency bands (including mid-band, millimeter wave, and terahertz), reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), ultra-massive MIMO, cell-free networks in future 6G wireless communications will make near-field characteristics more significant. Near-field communication is expected to be a key enabler for achieving improved spectrum efficiency, higher data rates, high-precision sensing and localization, and wireless power transfer.

To promote deeper understanding of the foundational mechanisms, common key technologies, and engineering applications of near-field communications, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering (FITEE) is launching a special feature on "Near-Field Communications Theories and Applications." Prof. Ping Zhang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, will serve as the Editor-in-Chief. We invite papers on the following topics (but not limited to):

Near-field electromagnetic information theory and electromagnetic modeling
Spherical wave signal model for near-field communications
Near-field channel measurement and modeling
Near-field channel estimation and feedback
Analog and digital beamforming for near-field communications
Codebook design for near-field communications
Multiple access technology and resource allocation strategy for near-field communications
AI/ML-based design and processing for near-field communications
Reconfigurable intelligent surface design for near-field communications
Antenna design for near-field applications
Near-field communications in U6G/millimeter-wave/terahertz bands
Compensation techniques for beam squint and beam split in broadband millimeter wave and THz systems
Near-field positioning, sensing, and ISAC
Near-field wireless power transfer
Orbit angular momentum (OAM) based on near-field communications
Near-field communications for IoT applications
Network architecture and deployment for near-field communications
Standard protocol design for near-field communications
Hybrid far- and near-field communications
Prototype implementation and measurement of near-field communication systems

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief:

Prof. Ping Zhang, Beijing Univ. Posts and Telecommunications, China

Executive Lead Editors:

C.E. Yajun Zhao, ZTE Corp., China

Prof. Linglong Dai, Tsinghua Univ., China

Prof. Marco Di Renzo, Paris-Saclay Univ., France

Editors (in alphabetical order by last name):

Prof. Zhi Chen, Univ. Electronic Science and Technology, China

Prof. Zhiguo Ding, Khalifa Univ., UAE

Prof. Chongwen Huang, Zhejiang Univ., China

Prof. Long Li, Xidian Univ., China

A.P. Yuanwei Liu, Queen Mary Univ. London, UK

Prof. Jianhua Zhang, Beijing Univ. Posts and Telecommunications, China

Prof. Xingqi Zhang, Univ. Alberta, Canada

Submission Instructions:

All submitted manuscripts must be written in English and must not be under consideration elsewhere for publication. Guidelines for authors are available at https://www.fitee.zjujournals.com/en/aboutus/8550/. Either Word or LaTeX format is acceptable. When Word is used, the layout of the text should be in single column, 1.5 lines spacing, 10.5 pt font size, and Times New Roman font. A template is available at http://www.jzus.zju.edu.cn/download/FITEE_LaTex_template.zip. Manuscripts should be submitted via https://www.editorialmanager.com/zusc/ under the article type “S.I. - NFC”.

Important Dates

Manuscript submission by May 10, 2024

Acceptance notification by Aug. 10, 2024

Publication date: Sept.-Oct., 2024

Introduction to FITEE

FITEE is a peer-reviewed journal launched by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and Zhejiang University, and co-published by Springer & Zhejiang University Press. It is SCI-E indexed, with an IF of 3.0 (2022 JCR). FITEE aims to publish the latest implementation of applications, principles, and algorithms in the broad area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. All articles will undergo international peer review and crosscheck processes before they are accepted to ensure high quality.

For inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact:

C.E. Yajun Zhao, zhao.yajun1@zte.com.cn

Prof. Linglong Dai, daill@tsinghua.edu.cn

Editorial Office, Ziyang Zhai (managing editor), jzus_zzy@zju.edu.cn, +86-571-88273162