As a potential technique to improve channel capacity, orbital angular momentum has been developed in the radio field. In this paper, a novel radio vortex-multiple-input multiple-output (RV-MIMO) system is proposed to provide high capacity in free space. In particular, the vortex channel of the proposed system is modeled. Based on this model, the optimal vortex phase is derived, which results in the optimal capacity of the proposed RV-MIMO system. Simulation results show that the proposed RV-MIMO system could achieve higher capacity than the MIMO system in free space.INDEX TERMS Orbital angular momentum, radio vortex, multiple-input multiple-output, vortex phase.
The literature about how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) influence farmers’ adoption of sustainable agricultural technology is emerging, studies regarding the effects of particular smartphone-based digital extension services on farmers’ sustainable agricultural technology practices are limited. This study investigates the relationship between a digital extension service (“Zhe’ yang’ shi” WeChat application) and the adoption of soil testing and formula fertilization, a precision fertilization technology. A household choice model is constructed to explain the impact of the application. Based on a household-level data set from a survey of 400 farmers in Zhejiang in 2022, empirical results show that the use of the “Zhe’ yang’ shi” WeChat application significantly increases the adoption of soil testing and formula fertilization. We also discuss the heterogeneous effect by different production scales. The findings enrich the literature regarding ICTs’ influence on farmers’ behavior in adopting sustainable agricultural technology. It provides a valuable example for developing countries to promote sustainable agriculture through digital technology.
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