References

References

  1. A. F. Molisch, Wireless Communications, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2nd ed., 2011

    Chapter 15 provides a comprehensive treatment of OFDM including the DFT-based implementation, cyclic prefix, channel estimation, PAPR, and synchronisation. Excellent balance of theory and practical design considerations.

  2. A. Goldsmith, Wireless Communications, Cambridge University Press, 2005

    Chapter 12 covers multicarrier modulation and OFDM with emphasis on capacity analysis, water-filling power allocation, and adaptive modulation. Provides a clear information-theoretic perspective on why OFDM enables near-capacity operation over frequency-selective channels.

  3. D. Tse and P. Viswanath, Fundamentals of Wireless Communication, Cambridge University Press, 2005

    Section 3.4 develops the parallel channel decomposition and the connection between OFDM and the singular value decomposition of the channel matrix. Provides deep insight into the information-theoretic foundations of multicarrier modulation.

  4. T. Hwang, C. Yang, G. Wu, S. Li, and G. Y. Li, OFDM and Its Wireless Applications: A Survey, IEEE Proceedings, vol. 97, no. 7, pp. 1225-1252, 2009

    Comprehensive survey of OFDM technology covering modulation, demodulation, channel estimation, synchronisation, PAPR reduction, and applications in Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and LTE. Excellent overview of the state of the art as of 4G deployment.

  5. S. B. Weinstein and P. M. Ebert, Data Transmission by Frequency-Division Multiplexing Using the Discrete Fourier Transform, IEEE Transactions on Communication Technology, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 628-634, 1971

    The landmark paper showing that OFDM modulation and demodulation can be implemented using the DFT/IDFT, making practical OFDM systems feasible by leveraging the FFT algorithm.

  6. T. M. Schmidl and D. C. Cox, Robust Frequency and Timing Synchronization for OFDM, IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 45, no. 12, pp. 1613-1621, 1997

    Influential paper proposing the Schmidl-Cox preamble-based synchronisation algorithm for OFDM, widely adopted in Wi-Fi and other standards.

Further Reading

For readers who want to go deeper into specific topics from this chapter.

  • PAPR reduction techniques

    S. H. Han and J. H. Lee, "An Overview of Peak-to-Average Power Ratio Reduction Techniques for Multicarrier Transmission," IEEE Wireless Communications, 2005

    Comprehensive tutorial on PAPR reduction methods including clipping, coding, selected mapping, partial transmit sequences, and tone reservation. Provides performance comparisons and complexity analysis for each technique.

  • OFDM channel estimation

    M. Morelli and U. Mengali, "A Comparison of Pilot-Aided Channel Estimation Methods for OFDM Systems," IEEE Trans. Signal Processing, 2001

    Detailed comparison of LS, MMSE, and DFT-based channel estimation methods for OFDM. Derives the optimal pilot placement and analyses the MSE performance of each estimator.

  • SC-FDMA and LTE uplink

    H. G. Myung, J. Lim, and D. J. Goodman, "Single Carrier FDMA for Uplink Wireless Transmission," IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, 2006

    Tutorial introduction to SC-FDMA covering DFT-spread OFDM architecture, PAPR comparison with OFDM, and the rationale for its adoption in the LTE uplink.

  • OTFS modulation

    R. Hadani et al., "Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulation," IEEE WCNC, 2017

    Foundational paper on OTFS that introduces the delay-Doppler domain modulation concept and demonstrates its advantages for high-Doppler channels. Essential reading for understanding future 6G waveform candidates.

  • OFDM in 5G NR

    3GPP TS 38.211, "NR; Physical Channels and Modulation"

    The 5G NR standard specification defining OFDM numerology (subcarrier spacings 15-240 kHz), reference signal design, and the DFT-s-OFDM option. The primary reference for understanding how OFDM is implemented in practice.

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