Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces-Enhanced ISAC Framework for 6G Networks

Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces-Enhanced ISAC Framework for 6G Networks | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces-Enhanced ISAC Framework for 6G Networks Tharaniya R, Ananthi G, Rajesh Kumar J This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8117839/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This paper proposes a novel Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) architecture for 6G networks, leveraging Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces (RHS) to enhance system efficiency and performance. By integrating analog and digital beamforming techniques, the proposed RHS-ISAC model addresses the challenges of interference and Rayleigh fading in dense wireless environments. The performance analysis reveals that incorporating RHS metasurface elements significantly improves the Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) and reduces the Bit Error Rate (BER), demonstrating the system’s capability to achieve reliable communication and accurate sensing. The proposed architecture offers a scalable and cost-effective solution for multi-user and multi-target scenarios, making it highly suitable for real-world 6G applications. Future research will focus on optimizing metasurface design and adaptive beamforming strategies to further enhance flexibility and robustness. This study establishes RHS-ISAC as a transformative technology, paving the way for unified sensing and communication in next-generation networks. BER ISAC MIMO SINR 6G RHS Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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