Research Theme
Research on seamless wireless and optical networks for 6G mobile services and their social implementation
Research Director
KAWANISHI, Tetsuya
Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
Project Members
- AOKI, Takao Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Advanced Science and Engineering
- KAWANISHI, Tetsuya Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- MAEHARA, Fumiaki Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- MORITA, Itsuro Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- SHI, Youhua Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- WATANABE, Takanobu Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- IKEDA, Kensuke
- KANNO, Atsushi
Research Keywords
light, terahertz, wireless, network
Research Summary
The 6th generation mobile communication system (6G) has been attracting attention as the next-generation cyber infrastructure, and research and development efforts are being made at a global level. The key technologies of 6G are closely linked not only to conventional ICT such as network technology, nanomaterials, and computers but also to the technological advancements in various application areas such as transportation, power grid and urban development. At this research institute, we conduct interdisciplinary, cutting-edge, and pioneering research on the fundamental technologies of 6G and their implementation in societal infrastructures. We focus on the development of technologies related to terahertz waves, which possess the characteristics of both light and radio waves. Terahertz technology is essential for constructing networks that integrate wireless and wired segments along with optical fibers and microwaves.
Modern networks are moving towards virtualization, reducing the end-user’s awareness of hardware presence. However, to achieve further improvements in communication capacity and reliability, innovation in physical transmission media connecting users and networks remains essential. For instance, in the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), in addition to the previously used microwave bands, the millimeter-wave band with higher freq
