Optical Wireless Communication

The book provides a comprehensive overview of optical wireless communication (OWC),including various technologies and applications. It offers theoretical materials as exercises to aid in understanding and evaluating knowledge acquisition in the field. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, engineers, and technicians.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of optical wireless communication (OWC), encompassing a wide range of optical communication technologies. It delves into optical laser communication, visible light communication, ultraviolet communication, underwater optical communication, and future communication technologies. By integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications, the book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. To facilitate this integration, it avoids lengthy mathematical derivations and incorporates theoretical materials as exercises, allowing readers to actively engage with the material and assess their understanding of OWC.

The book is organized into ten chapters, each covering key aspects of OWC. These chapters include:

Optical Wireless Communication System: This chapter provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and components of OWC systems. It discusses the architecture, modulation techniques, and encoding schemes employed in optical communication.

Coherent Optical Communication: This chapter explores the principles of coherent optical communication, which involves the synchronization and manipulation of optical signals to enhance communication performance. It discusses coherent optical transmission systems, including coherent optical time-division multiplexing (CO-TDM) and coherent optical packet switching (COPS).

Modulation, Demodulation, and Coding: This chapter covers the principles of modulation, demodulation, and coding in optical communication. It discusses various modulation techniques, such as amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), and digital modulation, as well as demodulation methods, such as direct detection, coherent detection, and frequency-domain equalization.

Atmospheric Channel, Channel Estimation, and Channel Equalization: This chapter focuses on the challenges posed by the atmospheric channel in OWC systems. It discusses channel estimation techniques, such as least-squares estimation and adaptive estimation, and channel equalization methods, such as linear and non-linear equalization.

White LED Communication: This chapter explores the use of white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in optical communication. It discusses the advantages of white LEDs, including their high brightness, narrow spectral width, and wide viewing angle, and their applications in visible light communication systems.

Underwater Laser Communication: This chapter focuses on underwater optical communication, which is particularly challenging due to the complex underwater environment. It discusses underwater laser communication systems, including underwater optical fiber communication and underwater acoustic communication.

Ultraviolet Communication: This chapter explores the use of ultraviolet (UV) light in optical communication. It discusses the advantages of UV light, including its high wavelength, high transmission speed, and low absorption in water, and its applications in UV communication systems.

Acquisition, Aiming, and Tracking Technology: This chapter discusses the technologies involved in acquiring, aiming, and tracking optical signals in OWC systems. It covers topics such as optical sensors, photodetectors, and phased array antennas.

Partially Coherent Optical Transmission: This chapter explores the use of partially coherent optical transmission in OWC systems. It discusses the advantages of partially coherent transmission, including its ability to achieve high spectral efficiency and mitigate the effects of atmospheric turbulence.

Optical Communication in the Future: This chapter discusses the emerging trends and future directions in OWC research. It covers topics such as optical quantum communication, optical wireless power transfer, and integrated photonics for optical communication.

The book is designed to serve as a valuable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students majoring in communication engineering, electronic information engineering, or computer science. It is also suitable for engineers and technicians working in related fields, such as optical communication systems, wireless communication, and signal processing.

In conclusion, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of optical wireless communication, covering a wide range of optical communication technologies. By integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications, it aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice and facilitate the understanding and application of OWC in various fields.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811903847
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022