Wavelet Radio
Adaptive and Reconfigurable Wireless Systems Based on Wavelets
EuMA High Frequency Technologies Series

The first book to provide a detailed discussion of the application of wavelets in wireless communications, this is an invaluable source of information for graduate students, researchers, and telecommunications engineers, managers and strategists. It overviews applications, explains how to design new wavelets and compares wavelet technology with existing OFDM technology. ? Addresses the applications and challenges of wavelet technology for a range of wireless communication domains ? Aids in the understanding of Wavelet Packet Modulation and compares it with OFDM ? Includes tutorials on convex optimisation, spectral factorisation and the design of wavelets ? Explains design methods for new wavelet technologies for wireless communications, addressing many challenges, such as peak-to-average power ratio reduction, interference mitigation, reduction of sensitivity to time, frequency and phase offsets, and efficient usage of wireless resources ? Describes the application of wavelet radio in spectrum sensing of cognitive radio systems.

1. Introduction; 2. Theory of wavelets; 3. Wavelet packet modulator; 4. Synchronization issues of wavelet radio; 5. Peak-to-average power ratio; 6. Wavelets for spectrum sensing in cognitive radio applications; 7. Optimal wavelet design for wireless communications; 8. Conclusion.

Homayoun Nikookar is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at Delft University of Technology where he leads the Radio Advanced Technologies and Systems (RATS) programme and supervises a team of researchers carrying out cutting-edge research in the field of advanced radio transmission. He has received several paper awards at international conferences and symposiums and the 'Supervisor of the Year Award' at Delft University in 2010.