Advanced communication scenarios demand the development of new systemswhere antenna theory
channel propagation and communication models are seen from a common perspective as a way to
understand and optimize the system as a whole. In this context a comprehensive multiantenna
formulation for multiple-input multiple-output systems is presented with a special emphasis on
the connection of the electromagnetic and communication principles.Starting from the capacity
for amultiantenna system the book reviews radiation propagation and communicationmechanisms
paying particular attention to the vectorial directional and timefrequency characteristics of
the wireless communication equation for low- and high-scattering environments. Based on the
previous concepts different space-time methods for diversity and multiplexing applications are
discussed multiantenna modeling is studied and specific tools are introduced to analyze the
antenna coupling mechanisms and formulate appropriate decorrelation techniques.Miniaturization
techniques for closely spaced antennas are studied and its fundamental limits and optimization
strategies are reviewed. Finally different practical multiantenna topologies for new
communication applications are presented and its main parameters discussed.A relevant feature
is a collection of synthesis exercises that review the main topics of the book and introduces
state-of-the art system architectures and parameters facilitating its use either as a text
book or as a support tool for multiantenna systems design.Table of Contents: Principles of
Multiantenna Communication Systems The Radio Channel for MIMO Communication Systems Coding
Theory for MIMO Communication Systems Antenna Modeling for MIMO Communication Systems
Design of MPAs for MIMO Communication Systems Design Examples and Performance Analysis of
Different MPAs References List of Acronyms List of Symbols Operators and Mathematical
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