Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable and Intelligent 6G Networks

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-24020-0
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Buch, Englisch, 338 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This book unveils the transformative innovations that will define our future digital society. Moving beyond 5G, this book explores how 6G will integrate ultra-fast speeds, near-zero latency, AI-driven adaptability, and environmentally responsible designs to support revolutionary applications ranging from holographic communication and robotic surgeries to autonomous transport and smart cities. Bringing together leading experts, it provides a comprehensive guide to the disruptive technologies, including optical and quantum communication, intelligent energy harvesting, and advanced security frameworks, essential for creating intelligent, sustainable, and human-centric networks of tomorrow.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bala, Indu

Singh, Ghanshyam

Sethi, Gaurav

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik Drahtlostechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to sustainable and intelligent 6g networks.-Theoretical foundations and emerging paradigms for 6g.- Standardization roadmaps spectrum policy and regulatory frameworks.- Artificial intelligence and machine learning for 6g networks.- Terahertz and sub terahertz communication systems.- Visible light communication and optical wireless technologies.- Intelligent reflecting and refracting surfaces.- Quantum communication and quantum internet for 6g.- Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in 6g networks.- Integrated sensing localization, and communication islc for 6g.- Energy efficient design and green communication systems.- 6g network architecture design principles for sustainability and intelligence.- Software defined networking and network function virtualization for sustainable 6g.- Edge fog and cloud computing integration in 6g.- Security privacy and trust in sustainable and intelligent 6g networks.- Non terrestrial networks uavs haps and near space platforms.- Satellite communication systems and mega constellations for 6g.- Underwater and maritime communication systems for 6g applications.- Emerging applications xr holographic telepresence tactile internet and digital twins.- Open research challenges and future directions towards sustainable and intelligent 6g realization.

Über Autor(innen)

Indu Bala is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (SEEE) at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. She has completed her B. Tech and M. Tech from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab, and Ph.D. from Punjabi University, Patiala, India in 2003, 2008, and 2018, respectively. She has published more than 70 papers in various national/international conferences and international journals. She has contributed more than 30 book chapters in various books from renowned publishers like Springer, Wiley, Elsevier, IET, IGI Global, CRC Press, etc. She has edited three books with renowned International publication houses, and also served as a reviewer for several international journals. Her research interest includes Cognitive Radio networks, Internet of Things (IoTs), energy harvesting, resource management for next-generation communication networks, optical communication, etc.

Gaurav Sethi received the Ph.D. degree in electronics and communication engineering from the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India, in the area of biomedical image processing. He is currently working as a Professor with the School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab. He has published many research papers and book chapters in reputed International Journals, books, and Conferences. He has guided five Ph.D. Scholars in the area of artificial intelligence, the IoT, medical image, and signal processing. He has 22 years of rich experience in teaching and research, and technical education management. His research interests include digital signal processing, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, image processing, and affordable healthcare services.

Ghanshyam Singh received a Ph.D. degree in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, in 2000. Currently, he is working as a full Professor and Director with the Centre for Smart Information and Communication Systems, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sciences, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He was associated with Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, and Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, India, respectively, where he was a Research Scientist. He had also worked as an Assistant Professor at the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, Nirma University of Science and Technology, Ahmedabad, India. He was a Visiting Researcher at Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. He also worked as a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Wakanaghat, Solan, India. He has more than 25 years of teaching and research experience. His research and teaching interests include Millimeter/THz Wave Technologies it’s Applications in Communication and Imaging, Next-Generation Communication Systems (5G/6G)/Cognitive Radio/NOMA, Resource Allocation and Management, Interference Management, Applications of 5G/6G in Sustainable Smart City, Industry 4.0/5.0, Healthcare 4.0, Intelligent Transport System, Energy Management (IoE) and Digital Farming. He is an author/co-author of more than 415370 scientific papers of the peer reviewed Journal and International Conferences and 10 books published by Springer, Wiley, and CRC Press. He has supervised many Ph. D. and M. Tech. theses. He has worked as editor/associate editor and reviewer for several reputed Journals and Conferences.