Closed-form analysis of Multi-RIS Reflected Signals in RIS-Aided Networks Using Stochastic Geometry

Abstract

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) enhance wireless communication by creating engineered signal reflection paths in addition to direct links. This work presents a stochastic geometry framework using point processes (PPs) to model multiple randomly deployed RISs conditioned on their associated base station (BS) locations. By characterizing aggregated reflections from multiple RISs using the Laplace transform, we analytically assess the performance impact of RIS-reflected signals by integrating this characterization into well-established stochastic geometry frameworks. Specifically, we derive closed-form expressions for the Laplace transform of the reflected signal power in several deployment scenarios. These analytical results facilitate performance evaluation of RIS-enabled enhancements. Numerical simulations validate that optimal RIS placement favors proximity to BSs or user equipment (UEs), and further quantify the impact of reflected interference, various fading assumptions, and diverse spatial deployment strategies. Importantly, our analytical approach shows superior computational efficiency compared to Monte Carlo simulations.