A Comprehensive Exploration of 6G Wireless Communication Technologies

As the telecommunications landscape braces for the post-5G era, this paper embarks on delineating the foundational pillars and pioneering visions that define the trajectory toward 6G wireless communication systems. Recognizing the insatiable demand for higher data rates, enhanced connectivity, and b...

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Main Authors: Md Nurul Absar Siddiky, Muhammad Enayetur Rahman, Md Shahriar Uzzal, H. M. Dipu Kabir
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/14/1/15
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description As the telecommunications landscape braces for the post-5G era, this paper embarks on delineating the foundational pillars and pioneering visions that define the trajectory toward 6G wireless communication systems. Recognizing the insatiable demand for higher data rates, enhanced connectivity, and broader network coverage, we unravel the evolution from the existing 5G infrastructure to the nascent 6G framework, setting the stage for transformative advancements anticipated in the 2030s. Our discourse navigates through the intricate architecture of 6G, highlighting the paradigm shifts toward superconvergence, non-IP-based networking protocols, and information-centric networks, all underpinned by a robust 360-degree cybersecurity and privacy-by-engineering design. Delving into the core of 6G, we articulate a systematic exploration of the key technologies earmarked to revolutionize wireless communication including terahertz (THz) waves, optical wireless technology, and dynamic spectrum management while elucidating the intricate trade-offs necessitated by the integration of such innovations. This paper not only lays out a comprehensive 6G vision accentuated by high security, affordability, and intelligence but also charts the course for addressing the pivotal challenges of spectrum efficiency, energy consumption, and the seamless integration of emerging technologies. In this study, our goal is to enrich the existing discussions and research efforts by providing comprehensive insights into the development of 6G technology, ultimately supporting the creation of a thoroughly connected future world that meets evolving demands.
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spelling doaj-art-3f55963134a240a1a955899d8cb9e4412025-01-24T13:27:53ZengMDPI AGComputers2073-431X2025-01-011411510.3390/computers14010015A Comprehensive Exploration of 6G Wireless Communication TechnologiesMd Nurul Absar Siddiky0Muhammad Enayetur Rahman1Md Shahriar Uzzal2H. M. Dipu Kabir3Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USADepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USADepartment of Computer Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of KoreaArtificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2800, AustraliaAs the telecommunications landscape braces for the post-5G era, this paper embarks on delineating the foundational pillars and pioneering visions that define the trajectory toward 6G wireless communication systems. Recognizing the insatiable demand for higher data rates, enhanced connectivity, and broader network coverage, we unravel the evolution from the existing 5G infrastructure to the nascent 6G framework, setting the stage for transformative advancements anticipated in the 2030s. Our discourse navigates through the intricate architecture of 6G, highlighting the paradigm shifts toward superconvergence, non-IP-based networking protocols, and information-centric networks, all underpinned by a robust 360-degree cybersecurity and privacy-by-engineering design. Delving into the core of 6G, we articulate a systematic exploration of the key technologies earmarked to revolutionize wireless communication including terahertz (THz) waves, optical wireless technology, and dynamic spectrum management while elucidating the intricate trade-offs necessitated by the integration of such innovations. This paper not only lays out a comprehensive 6G vision accentuated by high security, affordability, and intelligence but also charts the course for addressing the pivotal challenges of spectrum efficiency, energy consumption, and the seamless integration of emerging technologies. In this study, our goal is to enrich the existing discussions and research efforts by providing comprehensive insights into the development of 6G technology, ultimately supporting the creation of a thoroughly connected future world that meets evolving demands.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/14/1/156G wireless communicationterahertz (THz) wavesoptical wireless technologydynamic spectrum managementnon-IP-based networking protocolscybersecurity
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terahertz (THz) waves
optical wireless technology
dynamic spectrum management
non-IP-based networking protocols
cybersecurity
title A Comprehensive Exploration of 6G Wireless Communication Technologies
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terahertz (THz) waves
optical wireless technology
dynamic spectrum management
non-IP-based networking protocols
cybersecurity
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