Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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An overview on IRS-enabled sensing and communications for 6G: architectures, fundamental limits, and joint beamforming designs
Song, Xianxin; Fang, Yuan; Wang, Feng; Ren, Zixiang; Yu, Xianghao; Zhang, Ye; Liu, Fan; Xu, Jie; Ng, Derrick Wing Kwan; Zhang, Rui; Cui, Shuguang
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150301
Keywords: integrated sensing and communication; ISAC; intelligent reflecting surface; IRS; non-line-of-sight sensing; NLoS; sensing and communication tradeoff
Cite as: Song X X, Fang Y, Wang F, et al. An overview on IRS-enabled sensing and communications for 6G: architectures, fundamental limits, and joint beamforming designs. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150301, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4345-5

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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Feasibility study of cooperative sensing: radar cross section, synchronization, cooperative cluster, performance and prototype
Liu, Guangyi; Xi, Rongyan; Jiang, Tao; Wang, Xiaoqian; Han, Lincong; Jin, Jing; Dong, Jing; Wang, Yajuan; Zhang, Yuxiang; Wang, Qixing; Wang, Jiangzhou
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150302
Keywords: 6G; integrated sensing and communication; synchronization; bistatic RCS; multi-node collaboration; cooperative cluster; prototype
Cite as: Liu G Y, Xi R Y, Jiang T, et al. Feasibility study of cooperative sensing: radar cross section, synchronization, cooperative cluster, performance and prototype. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4377-0

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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Multi-static ISAC based on network-assisted full-duplex cell-free networks: performance analysis and duplex mode optimization
Zeng, Fan; Liu, Ruoyun; Sun, Xiaoyu; Yu, Jingxuan; Li, Jiamin; Zhu, Pengcheng; Wang, Dongming
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150303
Keywords: multi-static integrated sensing and communication; network-assisted full-duplex system; access point duplex mode optimization; multi-objective optimization; interference suppression
Cite as: Zeng F, Liu R Y, Sun X Y, et al. Multi-static ISAC based on network-assisted full-duplex cell-free networks: performance analysis and duplex mode optimization. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150303, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4381-8

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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BUPTCMCC-6G-CMG+: a GBSM-based ISAC standard channel model generator
Zhao, Changsheng; Zhang, Jianhua; Zhang, Yuxiang; Tian, Lei; Wang, Heng; Jiang, Hanyuan; Liu, Yameng; Chen, Wenjun; Jiang, Tao; Liu, Guangyi
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150304
Keywords: channel model generator; channel concatenation; ISAC channel; radar cross section; RCS; 3GPP standardization
Cite as: Zhao C S, Zhang J H, Zhang Y X, et al. BUPTCMCC-6G-CMG+: a GBSM-based ISAC standard channel model generator. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150304, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4378-0

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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Resolution-aware beam scanning for joint detection and communication in ISAC systems
Xu, Yiming; Xu, Dongfang; Xie, Zhanyuan; Jiang, Zheng; Song, Shenghui; Ng, Derrick Wing Kwan
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150305
Keywords: integrated sensing and communication; ISAC; detection; beam scanning; resolution; beamwidth
Cite as: Xu Y M, Xu D F, Xie Z Y, et al. Resolution-aware beam scanning for joint detection and communication in ISAC systems. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150305, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4375-4

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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OFDM-structure based waveform designs for integrated sensing and communication
Liu, Jiaqi; Yang, Ping; Jiang, Ke; Zhao, Jiarong; Xiang, Wei; Wei, Jianping; Duan, Ruixiang; Zammit, Saviour; Quek, Tony Q. S.
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150306
Keywords: DFT-S-OFDM-IM; index modulation; integrated sensing and communication; OFDM
Cite as: Liu J Q, Yang P, Jiang K, et al. OFDM-structure based waveform designs for integrated sensing and communication. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150306, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4373-7

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
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Machine learning empowered UAV-based beamforming design in ISAC systems
Duan, Xiangyang; Zhang, Xiaoqi; Xia, Shuqiang; Wang, Zhongbin; Ma, Yihua; Yuan, Weijie
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150307
Keywords: ISAC; UAV; Deep learning; Beamforming; DFRC
Cite as: Duan X Y, Zhang X Q, Xia S Q, et al. Machine learning empowered UAV-based beamforming design in ISAC systems. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150307, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4376-9

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Measuring discrete sensing capability for ISAC via task mutual information
Shang, Fei; Du, Haohua; Yang, Panlong; He, Xin; Wang, Jingjing; Li, Xiang-Yang
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150308
Keywords: wireless sensing; ISAC; sensing channel; mutual information; sensing capabilit
Cite as: Shang F, Du H H, Yang P L, et al. Measuring discrete sensing capability for ISAC via task mutual information. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150308, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4374-y