Abstract :
Low-power infrared beams, which do not harm the eyes, are the means by which free-space optics (FSO) technology transmits data through the air between transceivers, or link heads, mounted on roof-tops or behind windows. It works over distances of several hundred meters to a few kilometers, depending upon atmospheric conditions. The authors believe that FSO could be the ultimate solution for high-speed residential access. Instead of hybrid fiber-coax systems, hybrid fiber-laser systems may turn out to be the best way to deliver high data rates directly to the home
Keywords :
laser beam applications; optical communication; free-space optics technology; high-speed residential access; hybrid fiber-laser systems; link heads; low-power infrared beams; optical communication; transceivers; Cities and towns; Communication cables; Communication industry; High speed optical techniques; Industrial economics; Joining processes; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers;
