Free-space optical (FSO) communication systems utilise light to wirelessly transmit data through the atmosphere. Such systems offer the potential for extremely high data rates, addressing the growing ...

Optical fibre communication systems have revolutionised global telecommunications by harnessing light‐based signal transmission through highly engineered glass or plastic fibres. The principle of ...

Laser Communications could reshape military space networks as research shows adaptable laser links nearing use.

Laurynas Maciulis discusses Astrolight's innovations in laser communication, emphasizing its potential to transform ...

A new Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) grating modulator has been developed, offering significant advancements in optical efficiency and scalability for communication systems. By integrating a ...

With the rapid growth of global data traffic, enhancing the intelligence and efficiency of optical fiber communication systems has become even more crucial. Current intelligent signal processing ...

In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not ...

The optical communications industry is experiencing a transformative moment, with artificial intelligence workloads driving unprecedented demand for high-speed optical connectivity. The shift to 800G ...

In May 2022, the TeraByte InfraRed Delivery (TBIRD) payload onboard a small CubeSat satellite was launched into orbit 300 miles above Earth’s surface. Since then, TBIRD has delivered terabytes of data ...

Cailabs and Astrolight entered into an agreement to launch a satellite mission hosting Astrolight’s space-to-Earth laser communication terminal ATLAS-1. The mutual objective of the mission is to ...

The rapidly increasing data traffic is placing ever greater demands on the capacity of communication systems. A research team now introduces a new amplifier that enables the transmission of ten times ...

Kyocera demonstrated a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, achieving speeds of 5.2 Gbps using laser technology. This system is 2.5 times faster than conventional methods, ...