Wireless Optical Communications

<p>Wireless optical communication refers to communication based on the unguided propagation of optical waves. The past 30 years have seen significant improvements in this technique – a wireless communication solution for the current millennium – that offers an alternative to radio systems; a technique that could gain attractiveness due to recent concerns regarding the potential effects of radiofrequency waves on human health.<br /> The aim of this book is to look at the free space optics that are already used for the exchange of current information; its many benefits, such as incorporating channel properties, propagation models, link budgets, data processing including coding, modulation, standards and concerns around health and safety (IEC 60825 or FCC – Class 1 for example), etc. will become indispensable over the next decade in addressing computer architectures for short-, medium- and long-range telecommunications as we move from gigabytes to terabytes per second.<br /> Wireless Optical Communications is an excellent tool for any engineer wanting to learn about wireless optical communications or involved in the implementation of real complete systems. Students will find a wide range of information and useful concepts such as those relating to propagation, optics and photometry, as well the necessary information on safety.</p> <p>Contents</p> <p>1. Light.<br /> 2. History of Optical Telecommunications.<br /> 3. The Contemporary and the Everyday Life of Wireless Optical Communication.<br /> 4. Propagation Model.<br /> 5. Propagation in the Atmosphere.<br /> 6. Indoor Optic Link Budget.<br /> 7. Immunity, Safety, Energy and Legislation.<br /> 8. Optics and Optronics.<br /> 9. Data Processing.<br /> 10. Data Transmission.<br /> 11. Installation and System Engineering.<br /> 12. Conclusion.</p>