Optical wireless communications using intelligent walls

Yesilkaya, A., Abumarshoud, H. and Haas, H. (2022) Optical wireless communications using intelligent walls. In: Imran, M. A., Mohjazi, L., Bariah, L., Muhaidat, S., Cui, T. J. and Abbasi, Q. H. (eds.) Intelligent Reconfigurable Surfaces (IRS) for Prospective 6G Wireless Networks. Series: The ComSoc guides to communications technologies. IEEE Press ; John Wiley & Sons, Inc: Piscataway, NJ ; Hoboken, New Jersey, pp. 233-274. ISBN 9781119875253 (doi: 10.1002/9781119875284.ch12)

Abstract

This chapter is devoted to discussing the integration of intelligent reconfigurable surfaces (IRSs), or intelligent walls, in optical wireless communication (OWC) systems. IRS technology is a revolutionary concept that enables communication systems to harness the surrounding environment to control the propagation of light signals. Based on this, specific key performance indicators could be achieved by altering the electromagnetic response of the IRSs. In the following, we discuss the background theory and applications of IRSs and present a case study for an IRS-assisted indoor light-fidelity (LiFi) system. We then highlight some of the challenges related to this emerging concept and elaborate on future research directions.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Additional Information: This research has been supported in part by EPSRC under Established Career Fellowship Grant EP/R007101/1, Wolfson Foundation and European Commission's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement 871428, 5G-CLARITY project.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Abumarshoud, Dr Hanaa
• Authors: Yesilkaya, A., Abumarshoud, H., and Haas, H.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Publisher: IEEE Press ; John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• ISBN: 9781119875253
• Published Online: 25 November 2022

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