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Secondly, we derive the expression of the estimation problem of two channels based on the unfolded forms to transform the problem into a cost function problem. Furthermore, we solve the cost function problem by introducing a simpler iterative optimization constraint and linear interpolation. Finally, we provide a strategy on the receiver design based on the feasibility conditions discussed in this paper, which can guarantee the uniqueness of the channel estimation problem. 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