Al-Iraqia Journal for Scientific Engineering Research (Sep 2024)

Li-Fi Technology in Optical Communication Systems: A Review

  • Noor Th. Almalah,
  • Farhad E. Mahmood,
  • Mohammad T. Yassen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.58564/IJSER.3.3.2024.232
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 3

Abstract

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This paper explores Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) technology, which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to send data, providing an alternative to traditional WiFi that uses radio signals. Li-Fi takes advantage of the unused 300 Terahertz optical spectrum, helping to reduce overcrowding in radio frequency spectrums used by other technologies. The paper discusses the implementation of Li-Fi, compares it with WiFi, and describes some challenges and limitations. The goal is to provide clear insights into how Li-Fi performs, the applications, and the potential issues, showing how it could pave the way for wireless communication for various applications such as vehicles, hospitals, and smart lighting systems.

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