Visible Light Communications (VLC) Networks

Dear Colleagues,

As demand for high-speed, reliable communication networks continues to increase, VLC technology is emerging as a revolutionary solution, leveraging the ubiquitous infrastructure of LED lighting to transmit data. VLC technology uses the visible light spectrum, an unregulated resource, to offer high bandwidth and secure communication channels. Therefore, it presents a promising alternative to traditional RF-based systems, particularly in environments where RF interference is a problem or where the RF spectrum is congested.

VLC's unique properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including indoor positioning, vehicular communication, underwater communication, and the burgeoning field of the Internet of Things (IoT). Consequently, this Special Issue aims to explore the latest advances, challenges, and applications of VLC networks, providing a comprehensive overview of this cutting-edge field.

This Special Issue will publish high-quality, original research papers, in the following overlapping fields:

• Innovative modulation and coding techniques applied to visible light communications.
• Visible light communication system design and optimization.
• Hybrid systems that combine VLC with RF, Wi-Fi and Li-Fi.
• Applications and case studies: real-world implementations in smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, and more.
• Standardization and regulatory aspects.
• Visible light channel modeling.
• Visible light communication for 5G and beyond.
• Machine learning and data analytics techniques for visible light communication networks.

Dr. Pablo Palacios-Játiva
Dr. César Augusto Azurdia Meza
Guest Editors

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