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In this dissertation, we propose a novel system architecture and algorithms to overcome these challenges and extend the effective transmission range of THz-band communications. First, we present a novel graphene-based plasmonic phased-array architecture where THz signals are directly generated and manipulated to form sharp beams. Next, we describe and propose a phase-only beamformer that maximizes the signal-to-interference ratio (SINR) and present a state-of-the-art polynomial-time approximate optimization algorithm. Then, we shift our focus to the problem of beam blockage and present a novel cooperative relaying system to extend transmission range as well as improve signal reception quality. 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