What is the Notation Used in Simulating an OFDM Channel?

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The discussion revolves around simulating an OFDM channel, specifically addressing the notation E{|hk|2|}=e-k/3, which represents the expected value of the channel gain, indicating that the variance σ is equal to e-k/3. Participants seek clarification on whether this notation refers to σ or σ² and inquire about the meaning of "taps" in this context. The user shares their MATLAB code for simulating the channel, using the derived variance for generating complex Gaussian random variables. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding channel modeling in OFDM simulations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for clarity in notation and definitions in the context of OFDM channel simulation.
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Hi everyone,

I'm trying to simulate an OFDM following a few steps, and I'm stuck at the first:

The first step:
You have a channel with independent zero mean complex Gaussian taps along with exponentially decaying power profile E{|hk|2|}=e-k/3 with k ∈ [0,21]

First of all, does this notation E{|hk|2|}=e-k/3 mean that "the expected value of the channel gain/s is the variance σ=e-k/3"? And is it σ2 or just σ?

And also, what are exactly the "taps"?

Anyway, I assumed the variance σ=e-k/3, so here is my MATLAB code for the first step:
Code:
N=22;
k=0:21;
sigma=exp(-k/3);
h=(rand(N,1)+j*rand(N,1))*sigma;
 
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