Newtonized Near-Field Channel Estimation for Ultra-Massive MIMO Systems

To meet the stringent requirements of future communication systems, ultra-massive multiple-input and multiple-output (UM-MIMO) technology has garnered significant attention as a key enabling technology for 6G. However, the deployment of UM-MIMO introduces new challenges, particularly the near-field effect. In this paper, by leveraging the unique characteristics of near-field channels, we propose a novel near-field channel estimation algorithm based on the Newton's method. We also design a near-field codebook that meets the requirements for convergence guarantee. Our algorithm overcomes the limitations of existing approaches by offering a low-complexity, tuning-free, and convergence-guaranteed solution. Simulation results show that our proposed algorithm outperforms state-of-the-art baselines in terms of estimation accuracy, establishing its effectiveness in near-field channel estimation for UM-MIMO systems. © 2024 IEEE.