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Optica Online Industry Meeting: Free Space and Optical Wireless Communication

29 August 2023 10:00 - 12:00

Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC -05:00)

Optical free space communications dates as far back as semaphore systems used in Napoleon’s time and more recent infrared (IrDA) wireless links for use in personal computers. But the field has advanced today to provide high bandwidth connections for fixed terrestrial links, earth-to-satellite links, and communications among a constellation of satellites. The proliferation of satellite constellations brings new demands on free space systems, with added requirements for the harsh environment. Meanwhile, optical wireless has expanded to include proposals for vehicle-to-vehicle and traffic light communications, LiFi, and other visible light communications. This online event will discuss the new end-user requirements on optical free space and wireless communications systems.