Optical Wireless Communications for Broadband Global Internet Connectivity

Fundamentals and Potential Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-12-813365-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 318 Seiten, Format (B × H): 235 mm x 192 mm, Gewicht: 656 g

Optical Wireless Communications for Broadband Global Internet Connectivity: Fundamental and Potential Applications provides a comprehensive overview for readers who require information about the fundamental science behind optical wireless communications, as well as up-to-date advanced knowledge of the state-of-the-art technologies available today. The book is a useful resource for scientists, researchers, engineers and students interested in understanding optical, wireless communication systems for global channels. Readers will find beneficial knowledge on how related technologies of optical wireless communications can be integrated into achieving worldwide Internet connectivity.

Zielgruppe

<p>Scientists and researchers in academia and industry, optical engineers and (post)-graduate students working in the field of Optical Wireless Communications</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Majumdar, Arun K.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Basics of Global broadband wireless access: Architectures for worldwide access and connectivity3. Last Mile Problem re-visited with potential solution for broadband connectivity4. Fundamentals of Free Space Optical Communications Systems, Optical Channels, Characterization and Network/Access Technology5. Some related technology concepts to enhance optical wireless link connectivity6. OWC links between Single and Multiple Platforms (UAVs, Balloons/Drones/HAPs, Satellites): Performance Analysis7. OWC/FSO Communication System for Global Internet Connectivity/access: System concept, analysis and architecture8. Principles and Implementation of Secure Optical Wireless Communications9. Recent Developments of Satellite-based Laser Communication10. Free Space Optical Communications: role and integration with Internet of Things (IoT)11. Potential Applications for broadband global connectivity12. Conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Majumdar, Arun K.
Professor Arun K. Majumdar is a research scientist and a former university professor. In the past he has worked in optical communications and research industries for over 28 years, was the Director of Research at LCResearch, Inc. in California. He served as a full Professor at the University of Colorado for five years, and served as a Visiting Professor at both NIST and at the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. Professor Majumdar has published over 395 articles in international scientific peer-reviewed journals, has written over 25 technical reports, and is the author/editor of two other books. He is a member of IEEE, OSA, and SPIE.

He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.