The Physics of Wireless Communications

Understand the technology that has reshaped global communication.

Wireless communication has transformed virtually every area of global technology, interaction, and commerce. The flow of information between transmitter and receiver without the aid of wires or cables has placed online and network communication on a revolutionary new footing, with ramifications that are still being felt. No communications or information professional can be without a working knowledge of this area of technology.

The Physics of Wireless Communications provides an accessible, readable overview of this critical subject. It emphasizes the fundamental realities of wireless communication with respect to energy use and energy tradeoffs, surveys the major theories underlying wireless technology, and analyzes key 5G techniques that can minimize energy consumptions. The result promises to be a standard introduction to the field.

The Physics of Wireless Communications readers will also find:

• Detailed discussion of topics including antenna theory, electromagnetic fields, sustainability, and more.
• In-depth chapter on The Shannon Limit to demonstrate a key principle in the field.

The Physics of Wireless Communications is ideal for any communications, networking, or information professional looking for a one-stop reference on wireless technology.

Joel Dawson, PhD, is President and CEO of The Dawson Group, Inc., and Founder and CEO of Talking Heads Wireless, Inc. He was previously Associate Professor at MIT, Massachusetts, USA. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Museum of Science, Boston, USA, and has published several scholarly articles on wireless communications and related subjects.