Emerging Trends and Applications of Visible Light Communication

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, VLC technology has gained significant attention for its potential applications in various domains, including indoor, outdoor, and underwater links. With capabilities covering data transmission, positioning, the Internet of Things, intelligent transport systems, and more, VLC stands out as a promising access network technology.

Advantages such as exceptionally high data rates exceeding 10 Gb/s, inherent security features, license-free operation, and minimal interference with existing RF networks make VLC systems particularly attractive. However, the design and implementation of VLC-based systems still face a number of challenges, including optical light propagation characteristics, susceptibility to weather conditions, channel losses, and integration with existing radio frequency networks. Overcoming these challenges requires further research and innovation in VLC technology, including different system components and exploring innovative applications, to assist in the widespread adoption of VLC systems. Therefore, the field of VLC presents considerable opportunities for both fundamental and applied research and development, and is expected to play an active role in the future generation of cyber–physical systems aligned with the human-centered paradigm of Society 5.0 and Industry 5.0.

This Special Issue supports the dissemination of recent research in this area and invites you to submit manuscripts, research papers, or reviews, welcoming multiple perspectives related to this topic.

Potential topics for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• VLC for IoT Applications and cyber–physical systems;
• VLC-based indoor localization techniques;
• Visible Light Positioning Systems (VLPSs);
• VLC for high-speed data transmission;
• The integration of VLC with Li-Fi technology;
• Advanced modulation schemes for VLC systems;
• VLC for guidance and navigation;
• Security and privacy in VLC networks;
• Channel modeling and propagation;
• VLC-based communication in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs);
• Hybrid VLC-RF systems for seamless connectivity;
• VLC in healthcare;
• Neural networks for advanced applications in VLC systems;
• Underwater VLC;
• Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) protocols and standards.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We look forward to your participation and contribution to advancing the field of VLC.

Prof. Dr. Paula Louro
Prof. Dr. Manuela Vieira
Guest Editors

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• optical wireless communication
• visible light communication
• IoT applications
• indoor localization techniques
• vehicular communication
• underwater communication