Free-Space Optical Communications - TRENDING IN OPTICS

Free-space optical (FSO) communications transmit information wirelessly through the air using lasers from satellites to ground-based receivers, one satellite to another, or between different locations on the ground. This enables fast, affordable internet that provides bandwidth increases of 10 – 100X compared to existing radio frequency (RF) wireless communication. FSO communication is also highly-advantageous for defense communications because they offer increased levels of security. In an increasingly-connected world, FSO communications promise to revolutionize the ways we communicate.