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Focusing a radio signal and simultaneously nulling it at another location using time-reversal: Experimental results

Proceedings - IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM

Punnoose, Ratish J.; Counsil, David C.; Young, Derek Y.

The time-reversal beam-forming technique utilizes the multipath in a cluttered environment to focus beyond the Rayleigh limit. This method makes use of the reciprocity of wireless propagation channels. Time-reversal can also be used to null signals, either to reduce unintentional interference or to prevent eavesdropping. Previous analytical work has also shown the ability to focus a signal at a location while simultaneously nulling it at a different location. We now present experimental results showing time-reversal focus and nulling in a cluttered environment. © 2012 IEEE.

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Time reversal signal processing for communication

Punnoose, Ratish J.; Counsil, David C.; Young, Derek Y.

Time-reversal is a wave focusing technique that makes use of the reciprocity of wireless propagation channels. It works particularly well in a cluttered environment with associated multipath reflection. This technique uses the multipath in the environment to increase focusing ability. Time-reversal can also be used to null signals, either to reduce unintentional interference or to prevent eavesdropping. It does not require controlled geometric placement of the transmit antennas. Unlike existing techniques it can work without line-of-sight. We have explored the performance of time-reversal focusing in a variety of simulated environments. We have also developed new algorithms to simultaneously focus at a location while nulling at an eavesdropper location. We have experimentally verified these techniques in a realistic cluttered environment.

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