Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Propagation Speed of Electromagnetic Waves01:30

Propagation Speed of Electromagnetic Waves

4.4K
Electromagnetic waves are consistent with Ampere's law. Assuming there is no conduction current Ampere's law is given as:
4.4K
Electromagnetic Waves01:30

Electromagnetic Waves

10.4K
James Clerk Maxwell formulated a single theory combining all the electric and magnetic effects scientists knew during that time, calling the phenomena his theory predicted “Electromagnetic waves”. He brought together all the work that had been done by brilliant physicists such as Oersted, Coulomb, Gauss, and Faraday and added his own insights to develop the overarching theory of electromagnetism. Maxwell’s equations, combined with the Lorentz force law, encompass all the laws...
10.4K
Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments01:30

Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments

287
Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments (EDMs) are essential tools in modern surveying, offering precise distance measurements by emitting electromagnetic signals and calculating the time required for these signals to travel to a target and return. Two primary types of signals are used in EDMs — light waves and microwaves — each suited to specific environmental and distance requirements. Light-wave-based EDMs utilize either infrared or laser light, providing high accuracy over...
287
Energy Stored In A Coaxial Cable01:31

Energy Stored In A Coaxial Cable

1.9K
A coaxial cable consists of a central copper conductor used for transmitting signals, followed by an insulator shield, a metallic braided mesh that prevents signal interference, and a plastic layer that encases the entire assembly.
In the simplest form, a coaxial cable can be represented by two long hollow concentric cylinders in which the current flows in opposite directions. The magnetic field inside and outside the coaxial cable is determined by using Ampère's law. The magnetic field inside...
1.9K
Standing Electromagnetic Waves01:15

Standing Electromagnetic Waves

2.0K
Electromagnetic waves can be reflected; the surface of a conductor or a dielectric can act as a reflector. As electric and magnetic fields obey the superposition principle, so do electromagnetic waves. The superposition of an incident wave and a reflected electromagnetic wave produces a standing wave analogous to the standing waves created on a stretched string.
Suppose a sheet of a perfect conductor is placed in the yz-plane, and a linearly polarized electromagnetic wave traveling in the...
2.0K
Network Function of a Circuit01:25

Network Function of a Circuit

487
Frequency response analysis in electrical circuits provides vital insights into a circuit's behavior as the frequency of the input signal changes. The transfer function, a mathematical tool, is instrumental in understanding this behavior. It defines the relationship between phasor output and input and comes in four types: voltage gain, current gain, transfer impedance, and transfer admittance. The critical components of the transfer function are the poles and zeros.
487

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Organic photovoltaics for simultaneous energy harvesting and high-speed MIMO optical wireless communications.

Light, science & applications·2021
Same author

CMOS-integrated GaN LED array for discrete power level stepping in visible light communications.

Optics express·2017
Same author

Augmenting the spectral efficiency of enhanced PAM-DMT-based optical wireless communications.

Optics express·2016
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Quasi-light Storage for Optical Data Packets
07:45

Quasi-light Storage for Optical Data Packets

Published on: February 6, 2014

11.2K

Optical wireless communications for cyber-secure ubiquitous wireless networks.

Hanaa Abumarshoud1, Cheng Chen1, Mohamed Sufyan Islim1

  • 1School of Engineering, LiFi Research and Development Centre, Institute for Digital Communications, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, UK.

Proceedings. Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|November 23, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Optical wireless communications offer high-speed, secure, and reliable connections essential for the Internet of Things (IoT) and future wireless networks. This technology acts as the nervous system for autonomous IoT operations, enabling ubiquitous access.

Keywords:
LiFicyber securityoptical wireless communicationvisible light communication

More Related Videos

Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping
09:43

Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping

Published on: March 20, 2017

10.2K
A Silicon-tipped Fiber-optic Sensing Platform with High Resolution and Fast Response
09:03

A Silicon-tipped Fiber-optic Sensing Platform with High Resolution and Fast Response

Published on: January 7, 2019

7.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Quasi-light Storage for Optical Data Packets
07:45

Quasi-light Storage for Optical Data Packets

Published on: February 6, 2014

11.2K
Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping
09:43

Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping

Published on: March 20, 2017

10.2K
A Silicon-tipped Fiber-optic Sensing Platform with High Resolution and Fast Response
09:03

A Silicon-tipped Fiber-optic Sensing Platform with High Resolution and Fast Response

Published on: January 7, 2019

7.5K

Area of Science:

  • Telecommunications
  • Computer Engineering
  • Network Infrastructure

Background:

  • Wireless connectivity is evolving beyond personal communication to support diverse applications and infrastructures.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) systems, enabling device data creation, sharing, and processing, are set to dominate future technologies.
  • High-speed connectivity is crucial for the autonomous and reliable operation of IoT systems, akin to a nervous system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of optical wireless communications (OWC).
  • To highlight OWC's role in providing high-speed, secure, and reliable ubiquitous access.
  • To position OWC as a key enabler for fifth-generation (5G) and beyond wireless networks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current wireless communication limitations.
  • Analysis of IoT system requirements for connectivity.
  • Exploration of optical wireless communication technologies and their capabilities.

Main Results:

  • OWC can deliver the high-speed, secure, and reliable links necessary for advanced IoT.
  • Optical wireless communication offers a viable solution for ubiquitous access.
  • OWC is identified as a critical enabler for future wireless network generations.

Conclusions:

  • Optical wireless communications are pivotal for realizing the full potential of the Internet of Things.
  • The inherent security and reliability of OWC address critical needs for autonomous IoT.
  • OWC is positioned to be a foundational technology for 5G and subsequent wireless networks.