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Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces as the key-enabling technology for smart electromagnetic environments

F. Bilottia Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, ROMA TRE University, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. Barbutob Department of Engineering, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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Z. Hamzavi-Zarghania Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, ROMA TRE University, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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M. Karamirada Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, ROMA TRE University, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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M. Longhib Department of Engineering, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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D. Ramacciaa Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, ROMA TRE University, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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Article: 2299543 | Received 26 Oct 2023, Accepted 21 Dec 2023, Published online: 21 Jan 2024

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