Free space optical communication system: a review of practical constraints, applications, and challenges
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Riyaz Saiyyed
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Bhavna Ambudkar
Abstract
FSO (free space optical) communication holds emanated position in the role of propitious innovation with exorbitant-speed using the data transmission mechanism without the wire, propounding an accomplishable explication to the surging need for bandwidth in communication networks. This research paper probes into the improvements and obstacles in FSO communication systems, pursuing to anticipate a compendious encapsulation of the state-of-the-art establishment in this discipline. The evaluation incorporates a meticulous inspection of vital constituents such as laser sources, modulators, and receivers, elucidating their contribution to accomplishing coherent data transfer. The scrutinizing also investigates innumerable atmospheric circumstances affecting FSO links, including weather conditions and turbulence, and puts forward ingenious approaches to alleviate their repercussion on communication performance. Furthermore, the paper explores the homogenization of ultra-modern signal processing techniques to amplify the credibility and robustness of FSO systems, corroborating seamless communication even in challenging environments. Moreover, the research inquiries into the neoteric experimental framework and real-world execution of FSO communication, shedding light on heuristic contemplation, and substantiating theoretical unearthing. The conclusion of this research shells out treasures perception of the ongoing attempt to optimize FSO communication for variegated applications, including, inter-satellite communication, high-speed internet access, and last-mile connectivity. As FSO perpetuates progress, this paper suffices as a recent and inclusive resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers maneuvering the edges of optical communication technologies.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: The authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Competing interests: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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- Frontmatter
- Amplifiers
- Comparative study of single pump all optical fiber amplifiers (POAs) with ultra wide band and high gain fiber optic parametric amplifiers in highly nonlinear fibers
- Dense wavelength division multiplexing scheme based on effective distributed inline light fiber Raman amplifier configuration
- Four wave mixing, average amplified spontaneous emission, and channel spacing effects on the optical transceiver systems based on multi pumped Raman amplifiers
- High efficient net gain and low noise figure based vertical cavity semiconductor optical amplifiers for wavelength division multiplexing applications
- Hybrid pumped laser sources based hybrid traveling wave SOA and optical EDFA amplifies for signal quality improvement
- Devices
- The effect of misalignment on the coupling optics involving laser diode and single-mode triangular index fiber with an upside down tapered hyperbolic microlens on its tip
- Fibers
- Investigation of hybrid chalcogenide photonic crystal fiber for MIR supercontinuum generation and optical communication
- Verified of leakage loss, birefringence, nonlinear parameters and total number of modes in silica/silica doped and plastic fibers for fiber system efficiency improvement
- Total losses and dispersion effects management and upgrading fiber reach in ultra-high optical transmission system based on hybrid amplification system
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- Light emitting diode and laser diode system behaviour description and their performance signature measurements
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- High modulation effects on hybrid optical fiber links and OWC Channel based on optical DP-QSK transceiver systems
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- Retraction of: 76 articles published in Journal of Optical Communications
