1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [Request for a TeraHertz interest group] Date Submitted: [November 2007] Source: [see next page] Company [] Address [] Voice:[], FAX: [], E-Mail:[richard.d.roberts@intel.com] Re: [] Abstract:[] Purpose:[formation of interest group] Notice:This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release:The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.

2. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 2 Request for a TeraHertz Interest Group Supporters David M. Britz (AT&T Research) Young ‑ Chai Ko (Korea University) Alexander Maltsev (Intel Corp.) Robert Miller (AT&T Research) Rick Roberts (Intel Corp.) Trevor Bird (CSIRO) Leo Razoumov (AT&T Research) Abbie Mathew (NewLans) Darwin Engwer (Nortel) Art Astrin (Astrin Radio) Irl Duling (Picometrix) Adam S. Rentschler (Phiar) Donald Schultz (Boeing) Sangheon Pack (Korea University) Jae-Sung Rieh (Korea University) Bruce Bosco (Motorola Labs)

3. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 3 In contribution 15-07-0623-01 (February 2007), David Britz of AT&T Labs discussed the Terahertz spectrum band which covers 300 GHz to 10 THz. Questions immediately arise … 1. What applications might use this? 2. What technology would address this? 3. What is the coverage range and possible bit rates? 4. What is the regulatory status? 5. When is this going to happen in the market? 6. Will there be a standards effort and when? 7. What is the current research status? 8. Who is doing the research? 9. etc.

4. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 4 These are all good questions … and to start documenting issues and answers, we (the names on this contribution) are asking for the formation of an Interest Group.  IG Group Name: 802.15.THz_IG  IG Chair Volunteer: Rick Roberts (Intel)  Meeting Schedule: as required based upon contributions 1  IG life: indefinite (until SG status or interest dissipates)  Anticipated Migration to SG status: unknown  IG Output: Documents addressing “issues and answers” Note 1: The THz_IG can either meet as a sub-committee during the WNG session – or – request a dedicated IG session on the WG 802.15 schedule based upon IG workload.

5. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 5 THz_IG Work Plan – Assuming Approval Generate an Open Call for Contributions Establish THz_IG reflector (via Rick Alfvin) Manage Contribution Workload –Work with WG leadership for agenda time Report on progress to WG

6. doc.: IEEE 802.15-07/0885r2 Submission Nov 2007 Rick Roberts, IntelSlide 6 WNG Motion Formation of a TeraHertz IG.