Energy efficient optical receivers for next generation non-terrestrial communication networks

Muhammad Salman Bashir, Mohamed Slim Alouini

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Abstract

Conventional free-space optical receivers carry out the beam tracking and symbol detection functions in two separate units inside the receiver. This leads to a more complex receiver architecture that is also more inefficient in terms of energy. In this chapter, a detector array receiver is proposed that integrates the beam tracking and symbol detection functions in one single unit. This not only simplifies the receiver architecture but also leads to a more energy efficient system as compared to a conventional receiver. Among other applications, such energy efficiency will help meet the low transmission energy constraints of an optically connected CubeSat network in low earth orbit.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Role of 6G and Beyond on the Road to Net-Zero Carbon
EditorsMuhammad Ali Imran, Ahmad Taha, Shuja Ansari, Muhammad Usman, Qammer H. Abbasi
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
Chapter10
Pages221-241
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781839537370
ISBN (Print)9781839537363
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2023

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