{'en': 'Bart Smolders'}
Bart Smolders is the Dean of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Professor and Chair of the Electromagnetics (EM) group. His key areas of expertise include smart antenna systems and microwave engineering. His work is in the area of integrated antenna systems for 5G/6G wireless communications.
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What are electromagnetic waves?
\n\nWhich characteristics do electromagnetic waves have?
\n\nHow do antennas emit and receive electromagnetic signals?
\n\nWhat is different for 5G technology compared to its predecessors?
\n\nWhy do we need higher frequencies for 5G?
\n\nHow does an electromagnetic wave transport information?
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How do 5G antennas and base stations look like?
\n\nHow does 5G accomplish higher bandwidth?
\n\nHow does 5G provide less latency?
\n\nHow can 5G be used for millions of IoT devices?
\n\nIs 5G technology “all or nothing”, or can it be implemented step by step?
\n\nAre the high frequencies of 5G dangerous for human health?
\nThe interview was conducted on 11. January 2021.
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