2024/04/12 by Beixiong Zheng, Xue Xiong, Zheng, Beixiong +10 · 1 citation
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · #Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies #Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies #FOS: Electrical engineering #Ocular Disorders and Treatments #Signal Processing (eess.SP) #electronic engineering #information engineering
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2404.08366
openalex publication_date 2024/04/12 · openalex created_date 2024/04/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The ever-increasing reliance on wireless communication and sensing has led to growing concerns over the vulnerability of sensitive information to unauthorized detection and interception. Traditional anti-detection methods are often inadequate, suffering from limited adaptability and diminished effectiveness against advanced detection technologies. To overcome these challenges, this article presents the intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) as a groundbreaking technology for enabling flexible electromagnetic manipulation, which has the potential to revolutionize anti-detection in both electromagnetic stealth/spoofing (evading radar detection) and covert communications (facilitating secure information exchange). We explore the fundamental principles of IRS and its advantages over traditional anti-detection techniques and discuss various design challenges associated with implementing IRS-based anti-detection systems. Through the examination of case studies and future research directions, we provide a comprehensive overview of the potential of IRS technology to serve as a formidable shield in the modern wireless landscape.