Title: AI, Innovation and Global Transformation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Technology, Business and Society
Editors: Dr. J. Preetha, and Dr. Siddhartha Mehrotra
ISBN: 978-81-69857-64-2
Chapter: 8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/809/08
Author: Dr. Vikas Poonia
Abstract
Sixth-generation (6G) wireless communication is expected to extend connectivity beyond the capabilities of current 5G networks by integrating terahertz communication, artificial intelligence, intelligent surfaces, edge intelligence, sensing, and highly distributed network architectures. Terahertz (THz) frequencies offer exceptionally large bandwidths and the potential for ultra-high data rates, making them attractive for immersive communication, holographic interaction, digital twins, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and machine-to-machine intelligence. This chapter examines the evolution of wireless communication toward 6G and investigates the role of THz technologies in creating hyperconnected intelligent societies. A structured methodology is developed to evaluate network performance using data rate, latency, spectral efficiency, reliability, energy efficiency, coverage, and intelligent resource allocation. An adaptive communication algorithm is proposed for dynamic spectrum, beam, and resource management. A mathematical model integrates channel characteristics, bandwidth, transmission power, noise, path loss, interference, and intelligent optimization. Synthesized results demonstrate the potential of THz-enabled 6G networks to achieve substantial improvements in data rate, latency, spectral efficiency, and network intelligence, while challenges remain in propagation loss, hardware complexity, atmospheric absorption, coverage, energy consumption, security, and standardization.
Keywords: 6G Networks, Terahertz Communication, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Ultra-High Data Rate, Edge Intelligence, Hyperconnected Societies