Speaker: Chengshan Xiao, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO. Title: Optimal Linear Precoding for Finite Alphabet Signaling in Wireless Systems and Networks Abstract: Finite alphabet signaling refers to commonly used discrete-constellation modulations in practical communication systems, such as PAM, PSK or QAM. In this talk, we will target at how to increase data rate or throughput via linear precoding in wireless systems and networks such as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, multiple access channels, broadcast channels, wiretap channels, and cognitive radio...