Advanced Optical Wireless Communication Systems

Combines theory with real-world case studies to give a comprehensive overview of modern optical wireless technology.

Shlomi Arnon (Edited by), John Barry (Edited by), George Karagiannidis (Edited by), Robert Schober (Edited by), Murat Uysal (Edited by)

9780521197878, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 May 2012

404 pages, 167 b/w illus. 11 tables
25.3 x 17.7 x 2.2 cm, 0.94 kg

Optical wireless communications is a dynamic area of research and development. Combining fundamental theory with a broad overview, this book is an ideal reference for anyone working in the field, as well as a valuable guide for self-study. It begins by describing important issues in optical wireless theory, including coding and modulation techniques for optical wireless, wireless optical CDMA communication systems, equalization and Markov chains in cloud channels and optical MIMO systems, as well as explaining key issues in information theory for optical wireless channels. The next section describes unique channels that could be found in optical wireless applications, such as NLOS UV atmospheric scattering channels, underwater communication links and a combination of hybrid RF/optical wireless systems. The final section describes applications of optical wireless technology, such as quantum encryption, visible light communication, IR links and sensor networks, with step-by-step guidelines to help reduce design time and cost.

Part I. Outlook: 1. Introduction Shlomi Arnon, John Barry, George Karagiannidis, Robert Schober and Murat Uysal
Part II. Optical Wireless Communication Theory: 2. Coded modulation techniques for optical wireless channels Ivan B. Djordjevic
3. Wireless optical CDMA communication systems Jawad A. Salehi, Babak M. Ghaffari and Mehdi D. Matinfar
4. Pointing error statistics Shlomi Arnon
5. Equalization and Markov chains in cloud channel Mohsen Kavehrad
6. Multiple-Input/Multiple-Output techniques for indoor optical wireless communications Steve Hranilovic
7. Channel capacity Amos Lapidoth, Stefan M. Moser and Michèle Wigger
Part III. Unique Channels: 8. Modeling and characterization of ultraviolet scattering communication channels Haipeng Ding, Brian M. Sadler, Gang Chen and Zhengyuan Xu
9. Free space optical communications underwater Brandon Cochenour and Linda Mullen
10. The optical wireless channel Roger Green and Mark Leeson
11. Hybrid RF/FSO communications Nick Letzepis and Albert Guillén i Fàbregas
Part IV. Applications: 12. Quantum key distribution R. Ursin, N. K. Langford and A. Poppe
13. Optical modulating retro-reflectors William Rabinovich
14. Visible-light communications Kang Tae-Gyu and John R. Barry
15. Optical wireless in sensor networks Dominic C. O'Brien and Sashigaran Sivathasan.

Subject Areas: WAP [wireless technology TJKW], Telephone technology [TJKT], Satellite communication [TJKS], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics engineering [TJF]