A New Channel Model for OAM Wireless Communication at 5.8 and 28 GHz

TL;DR

This paper introduces a quasi-deterministic channel model for OAM wireless communication at 5.8 and 28 GHz, addressing measurement challenges and providing insights for system analysis and optimization.

Contribution

It presents a new measurement setup and a modified 3D GBSM for accurate OAM channel modeling at millimeter-wave frequencies.

Findings

Developed an 8-channel OAM generator at 28 GHz.

Measured and modeled OAM channels at 5.8 GHz and 28 GHz.

Provided a balanced accuracy-complexity channel model for OAM systems.

Abstract

Orbital angular momentum (OAM) in electromagnetic (EM) waves can significantly enhance spectrum efficiency in wireless communications without requiring additional power, time, or frequency resources. Different OAM modes in EM waves create orthogonal channels, thereby improving spectrum efficiency. Additionally, OAM waves can more easily maintain orthogonality in line-of-sight (LOS) transmissions, offering an advantage over multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology in LOS scenarios. However, challenges such as divergence and crosstalk hinder OAM's efficiency. Additionally, channel modeling for OAM transmissions is still limited. A reliable channel model with balanced accuracy and complexity is essential for further system analysis. In this paper, we present a quasi-deterministic channel model for OAM channels in the 5.8 GHz and 28 GHz bands based on measurement data. Accurate measurement, especially at high frequencies like millimeter bands, requires synchronized RF channels to maintain phase coherence and purity, which is a major challenge for OAM channel measurement. To address this, we developed an 8-channel OAM generation device at 28 GHz to ensure beam integrity. By measuring and modeling OAM channels at 5.8 GHz and 28 GHz with a modified 3D geometric-based stochastic model (GBSM), this study provides insights into OAM channel characteristics, aiding simulation-based analysis and system optimization.