10 papers
EQE-QAOA: An Equivalence-Preserving Qubit Efficient Framework for Combinatorial Optimization
Xiaoyu Ma, Fang Fang, Ximing Xie +2
The limited number of qubits is a major bottleneck in Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) for large-scale combinatorial optimization in the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Q…
Secure Semantic Communications via AI Defenses: Fundamentals, Solutions, and Future Directions
Lan Zhang, Chengsi Liang, Zeming Zhuang +4
Semantic communication (SemCom) redefines wireless communication from reproducing symbols to transmitting task-relevant semantics. However, this AI-native architecture also introdu…
Straggler-Resilient Federated Learning over A Hybrid Conventional and Pinching Antenna Network
Bibo Wu, Fang Fang, Ming Zeng +1
Leveraging pinching antennas in wireless network enabled federated learning (FL) can effectively mitigate the common "straggler" issue in FL by dynamically establishing strong line…
Power-Efficient Optimization for Coexisting Semantic and Bit-Based Users in NOMA Networks
Ximing Xie, Fang Fang, Lan Zhang +1
Semantic communications, which focus on transmitting the semantic meaning of data, have been proposed as a novel paradigm for achieving efficient and relevant communication. Meanwh…
Energy-Efficient Design for Downlink Pinching-Antenna Systems with QoS Guarantee
Ming Zeng, Ji Wang, Gui Zhou +2
Pinching antennas have recently garnered significant attention due to their ability to dynamically reconfigure wireless propagation environments. Despite notable advancements in th…
A Low-Complexity Placement Design of Pinching-Antenna Systems
Ximing Xie, Fang Fang, Zhiguo Ding +1
Pinching-antenna systems have recently been proposed as a new candidate for flexible-antenna systems, not only inheriting the reconfiguration capability but also offering a unique…