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Concept

free-space optical communication

Variants

Free-space Optical Communications

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30.6K

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1.7K

Authors

486

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About

Free-space optical communication is a method of data transmission that utilizes modulated light beams propagating through the atmosphere or outer space as the unguided medium. As a research field, it investigates the principles, technologies, and performance characteristics of establishing line-of-sight optical links for communication purposes. This encompasses studies of atmospheric propagation effects, beam control, modulation techniques, system design, and network integration, highlighting its significance as a potential high-bandwidth, rapidly deployable wireless alternative or complement to conventional guided or radio frequency systems in various terrestrial and extraterrestrial scenarios.

Top Authors

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MA

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

ZG

Northumbria University

EL

Graz University of Technology

KW

Waseda University

MM

Waseda University

Top Institutions

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Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom