Visible Light Communications: Advancements and Innovations
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025 | Viewed by 87
Special Issue Editor
Interests: free-space optical communications; light-emitting diodes; light sources; optical communication; optical receivers; photodiodes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Visible Light Communication (VLC) is an emerging and rapidly evolving technology that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for data transmission, offering a complementary solution to traditional radiofrequency communication. This Special Issue, entitled "Visible Light Communications: Advancements and Innovations", aims to explore the latest research and developments in the field of VLC, providing a platform for scholars and professionals to share their findings, challenges, and future directions.
This Special Issue will encompass a wide range of topics within the VLC domain. We welcome contributions that address the theoretical, experimental, and applied aspects of this technology. This includes innovations in light sources, photodetectors, system architectures, and protocols, as well as applications in areas such as indoor localization, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and Internet of Things (IoT) networks.
Our objective is to promote the practical deployment of VLC systems. By highlighting cutting-edge research and significant advancements, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of VLC technology and identify future research directions and potential market applications.
This Special Issue will complement the existing literature by offering novel perspectives on the practical challenges and opportunities associated with VLC. While previous studies have laid the groundwork for understanding the basic principles and potential applications of VLC, this Special Issue aims to delve deeper into the technical advancements and integration strategies necessary for the wider adoption of VLC.
Dr. Juan Carlos Torres Zafra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- visible light communication (VLC)
- free-space optical communications
- light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
- optical receivers
- photodiodes
- modulation techniques
- system integration
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- indoor and outdoor localization
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