Wireless Communications: Algorithmic Techniques

This book introduces the theoretical elements at the basis of various classes of algorithms commonly employed in the physical layer (and, in part, in MAC layer) of wireless communications systems. It focuses on single user systems, so ignoring multiple access techniques. Moreover, emphasis is put on single-input single-output (SISO) systems, although some relevant topics about multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems are also illustrated.

• Comprehensive wireless specific guide to algorithmic techniques
• Provides a detailed analysis of channel equalization and channel coding for wireless applications
• Unique conceptual approach focusing in single user systems
• Covers algebraic decoding, modulation techniques, channel coding and channel equalisation 

Giorgio M. Vitetta is a Full Professor of Telecommunications at the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He received the Dr. Ing. Degree in Electronic Engineering (cum Laude) in 1990 and the Ph. D. degree in 1994, both from the University of Pisa, Italy.

Desmond Taylor is the Tait Professor of Communications at the University of Canterbury. He gained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University in Canada. He specializes in Digital Communication Systems. He is the director of journals for the IEEE Communications Society.

Philippa Martin is a lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. Her research interests include coded modulation, error correction coding and decoding, reduced complexity decoding algorithms, iterative processing, space-time coding, detection and decoding, and combined equalization and decoding.

Fabrizio Pancaldi received his Dr. Ing. Degree in Electronic Engineering (cum laude) and a Ph. D. degree in 2006, both from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He is currently a Research Fellow and lectures in Telecommunication Networks.