Body-centric nano-networks: Em channel characterisation in water at the terahertz band

Ke Yang, Qammer H. Abbasi, Khalid Qaraqe, Akram Alomainy, Yang Hao

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Abstract

With the increasing demand on compact and efficient implantable devices, nano-communication technologies provide an attractive solution for potential applications in Body Area Networks (BAN). As an essential part of understanding the in-body propagation at THz frequency, which is regarded as the most promising band for electromagnetic paradigm of nano-communication, the path loss inside water and NaCl solution (forming the majority of the human body) at terahertz band is numerically and theoretical investigated, followed by the analysis of the channel capacity. The results demonstrate that the communication link between nano-devices inside water at THz band is sufficient and can provide a good quality link at distances of millimetre which is substantial considering the wavelength and the maximum dimension of the devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, APMC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages531-533
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9784902339314
Publication statusPublished - 25 Mar 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2014 - Sendai, Japan
Duration: 4 Nov 20147 Nov 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, APMC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period4/11/147/11/14

Keywords

  • Body-centric communication
  • Nano-communication
  • THz band
  • Under-water communication

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