Affiliation:
1. BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women, India
2. Vellore Institute of Technology, India
Abstract
In the rapidly evolving wireless communication landscape, antenna technology is indispensable. This chapter provides an in-depth review of recent advancements and trends in antenna technology transforming modern wireless communication systems. The authors delve into vital technological innovations, including massive MIMO, beamforming, metamaterial antennas, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, shedding light on their functions, potential benefits, and implications. The study underscores that the ongoing evolution in antenna technology holds immense potential to revolutionize wireless communication systems, enabling more efficient, high-speed, and sustainable networks. These insights will benefit communication engineers, researchers, and academicians, offering a broad understanding of antenna technology's current state and future trajectories in wireless communication systems.
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