E2 312: Random Matrix Theory for Wireless Communications

Instructor: Chandra R. Murthy (cmurthy at ece)
Class hours: MWF 12-1pm. We will start 10 mins late on Fridays.
Class location:EC 1.07

Textbooks:
1. R. Couillet and M. Debbah, “Random Matrix Theory for Wireless Communications,” Cambridge University Press, 2011.
2. T. Tao, “Topics in Random Matrix Theory,” Available here
3. A. M. Tulino and S. Verdu, “Random Matrix Theory and Wireless Communications,” Now Publishers, 2004. Available here
4. J. A. Tropp, “An introduction to matrix concentration inequalities”. Available here

Prerequisites: Random processes (E2-202 or equivalent), Matrix theory (E2-212 or equivalent).

The goal of this course is to cover the basics of random matrix theory and show how it can be applied to solve a various problems in wireless communications. The following topics will be covered: Stieltjes transform method, free probability theory, combinatoric approaches, deterministic equivalents, and spectral analysis methods for statistical inference. In the second half of the course, these theoretical concepts will be applied to a variety of problems in signal processing and wireless communications.

Homeworks: 15% Due 2 weeks after the date the homework is announced
Test 1: around Sep. 29, 2015, in class: 30%
Test 2: around Nov. 10, 2015, 10am-1pm, in class: 40%
Project presentation and report: 15%

Homeworks and assignments are posted here.

The project will be announced soon.