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# Space-time block codes from nonassociative division algebras

• Associative division algebras are a rich source of fully diverse space-time block codes (STBCs). In this paper the systematic construction of fully diverse STBCs from nonassociative algebras is discussed. As examples, families of fully diverse $2\times 2$, $2\times 4$ multiblock and $4\times 4$ STBCs are designed, employing nonassociative quaternion division algebras.
Mathematics Subject Classification: 11T71, 68P30, 17A35.

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