Optical Wireless Communications Using Intelligent Walls

2023/04/08 by Anil Yeşilkaya, Yesilkaya, Anil, Hanaa Abumarshoud +3
Engineering · #Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies #Emerging Technologies (cs.ET) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #FOS: Electrical engineering #Information Theory (cs.IT) #Optical Wireless Communication Technologies #Signal Processing (eess.SP) #electronic engineering #information engineering

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2304.04014

openalex publication_date 2023/04/08 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

This chapter is devoted to discussing the integration of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs), or intelligent walls, in optical wireless communication (OWC) systems. IRS technology is a revolutionary concept that enables communication systems to harness the surrounding environment to control the propagation of light signals. Based on this, specific key performance indicators could be achieved by altering the electromagnetic response of the IRSs. In the following, we discuss the background theory and applications of IRSs and present a case study for an IRS-assisted indoor light-fidelity (LiFi) system. We then highlight some of the challenges related to this emerging concept and elaborate on future research directions.

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