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10 papers

cs.ET2026

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…

cs.CR2026

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…

cs.IT2025

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…

eess.SP2025

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…

cs.IT2025

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…

eess.SP2025

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…