23/04/2013
The 13th Edition of Mediterranean Microwave Symposium (MMS 2013), 2-5 September 2013, Saida, Lebanon
Special Session Organized by the Executive Committee of the IEEE AP/MTT/MAG Lebanon Chapter
Reconfigurable Antennas and their Applications in Wireless Communications
Antennas are necessary and critical components of any wireless communication system. They are initially unable to adjust to dynamic operating scenarios, which can limit system performance. However, when they are made reconfigurable, this limitation can be overcome, since the antennas become able to adapt to the changing system requirements and/or operating environment. For example, reconfigurable antennas in cognitive radio systems can be used to scan an ultra-wide band looking for unused frequency slots, called white spaces, and then be employed to communicate over the selected white space, which is narrow-band. In this example, the dynamic adjustment of the bandwidth is a required feature.
Antenna reconfigurability is basically obtained through the use of electronic switches, like RF-MEMS, PIN diodes, and photoconductive switches, which are mounted on the antenna's structure. By changing the state of a switch, or a group of switches, the path taken by the current is altered, leading to changed antenna characteristics. Specifically, reconfigurable antennas are able to change their operating frequencies, bandwidths, polarizations, and radiation patterns.
Reconfigurable antennas are becoming increasingly popular in many wireless applications. The objective of this special session is to report on the recent advances in the design and usage of reconfigurable antennas in the different wireless communication applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the design and application of reconfigurable antennas for:
Personal Communications
MIMO Systems
Wireless Security
Interference Reduction in Wireless Channels
Cognitive Radio
Medical Wireless Applications
Space Applications
Ad-hoc Networks
Important Dates:
Paper Submission Deadline: May 5, 2013
Author Notification: June 10, 2013
Final papers due: June 20, 2013
Paper Submission:
Papers are submitted via the link http://www.iutsaida.ul.edu.lb/mms2013/papersubmission.php.
Under 'Topics', select 'Special session on reconfigurable antennas and applications'.
For any inquiry, please email us at: [email protected].
The 13th annual, MMS'2013 will be held in Saida, Lebanon, at the University Institute of Technology Lebanese University. The Conference will be held from Monday September 2 to Thursday September 5, 2013.,Lebanon Conference
