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Holographic Integrated Sensing and Communications: Principles, Technology, and Implementation


Abstract:

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has attracted much attention as a promising approach to alleviate spectrum congestion. However, traditional ISAC systems rely ...Show More

Abstract:

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has attracted much attention as a promising approach to alleviate spectrum congestion. However, traditional ISAC systems rely on phased arrays to provide high spatial diversity, where enormous power-consuming components such as phase shifters are used, leading to the high power consumption. In this article, we introduce the holographic ISAC, a new paradigm to enable high spatial diversity with low power consumption by using reconfigurable holographic surfaces (RHSs), which is an innovative type of planar antenna with densely deployed metamaterial elements. We first introduce the hardware structure and working principle of the RHS and then propose a novel holographic beamforming scheme for ISAC. Moreover, we build an RHS-enabled hardware prototype for ISAC and evaluate its performance. Simulation and experimental results verify the feasibility of the holographic ISAC and reveal the great potential of the RHS for reducing power consumption. Furthermore, future research directions and key challenges related to the holographic ISAC are discussed.
Published in: IEEE Communications Magazine ( Volume: 61, Issue: 5, May 2023)
Page(s): 83 - 89
Date of Publication: 22 February 2023

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