Visible Light Communications
LED-based and organic-LED data links for indoor and Li-Fi systems.
About the group
The Optical Communications Research Group (OCRG) is a leading research group focused on advancing optical wireless communications, visible light communications, and free-space optical technologies. Our team conducts cutting-edge research in photonics, optical sensors, and next-generation communication systems.
OCRG is part of the wider ECRN-OWC network — the European Collaborative Research Network on Optical Wireless Communications.
Research focus
Free-Space Optics
High-rate atmospheric and inter-satellite optical wireless links.
Photonic Devices & Sensors
Novel sources, detectors, and integrated photonic sub-systems.
Hybrid RF / Optical
Coexistence of optical and RF technologies for 6G networks.
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Optical Communications Research Group
Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering
Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom