Shun-Ping Chen

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of free space and deep space optical communications, focusing on diverse applications, system components, and the challenges posed by real-world conditions such as atmospheric interference, clouds, and fog. It is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the intricacies of optical communication systems. After the rapid development of wireless communication applications, such as satellite communications, radio and TV broadcasting, and mobile communications in the last decades, this book highlights the advantages of the new technologies Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) and Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC), including compact transmitters and receivers, reduced spacecraft weight, and smaller beam spot sizes. These benefits have driven international space agencies like NASA and ESA to pursue successful projects such as the Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) and NASA's Psyche Mission. The book is tailored for a scientific audience, including research and development engineers and university students. It provides valuable insights into the future of...