Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication

Given the burgeoning necessity for high-speed, efficient, and secure wireless communication in 6G, visible light communication (VLC) has emerged as a fervent subject of discourse within academic and industrial circles alike. Among these considerations, it is imperative to construct scalable multi-us...

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Main Authors: Chaoxu Chen, Yuan Wei, Haoyu Zhang, Ziyi Zhuang, Ziwei Li, Chao Shen, Junwen Zhang, Haiwen Cai, Nan Chi, Jianyang Shi
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Yuan Wei
Haoyu Zhang
Ziyi Zhuang
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Chao Shen
Junwen Zhang
Haiwen Cai
Nan Chi
Jianyang Shi
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description Given the burgeoning necessity for high-speed, efficient, and secure wireless communication in 6G, visible light communication (VLC) has emerged as a fervent subject of discourse within academic and industrial circles alike. Among these considerations, it is imperative to construct scalable multi-user VLC systems, meticulously addressing pivotal issues such as power dissipation, alignment errors, and the safeguarding of user privacy. However, traditional methods like multiplexing holography (MPH) and multiple focal (MF) phase plates have shown limitations in meeting these diverse requirements. Here, we propose a novel spatial multiplexing holography (SMH) theory, a comprehensive solution that overcomes existing hurdles by enabling precise power allocation, self-designed power coverage, and secure communication through orbital angular momentum (OAM). The transformative potential of SMH is demonstrated through simulations and experimental studies, showcasing its effectiveness in power distribution within systems of VR glasses users, computer users, and smartphone users; enhancing power coverage with an 11.6 dB improvement at coverage edges; and securing data transmission, evidenced by error-free 1080P video playback under correct OAM keys. Our findings illustrate the superior performance of SMH in facilitating seamless multi-user communication, thereby establishing a new benchmark for future VLC systems in the 6G landscape.
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spelling doaj-art-e97caa9ad482486b9889584a7e9065782025-08-20T02:04:06ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322025-02-0112216010.3390/photonics12020160Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light CommunicationChaoxu Chen0Yuan Wei1Haoyu Zhang2Ziyi Zhuang3Ziwei Li4Chao Shen5Junwen Zhang6Haiwen Cai7Nan Chi8Jianyang Shi9Key Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaZhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaKey Laboratory for Information Science of Electromagnetic Waves (MoE), Department of Communication Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaGiven the burgeoning necessity for high-speed, efficient, and secure wireless communication in 6G, visible light communication (VLC) has emerged as a fervent subject of discourse within academic and industrial circles alike. Among these considerations, it is imperative to construct scalable multi-user VLC systems, meticulously addressing pivotal issues such as power dissipation, alignment errors, and the safeguarding of user privacy. However, traditional methods like multiplexing holography (MPH) and multiple focal (MF) phase plates have shown limitations in meeting these diverse requirements. Here, we propose a novel spatial multiplexing holography (SMH) theory, a comprehensive solution that overcomes existing hurdles by enabling precise power allocation, self-designed power coverage, and secure communication through orbital angular momentum (OAM). The transformative potential of SMH is demonstrated through simulations and experimental studies, showcasing its effectiveness in power distribution within systems of VR glasses users, computer users, and smartphone users; enhancing power coverage with an 11.6 dB improvement at coverage edges; and securing data transmission, evidenced by error-free 1080P video playback under correct OAM keys. Our findings illustrate the superior performance of SMH in facilitating seamless multi-user communication, thereby establishing a new benchmark for future VLC systems in the 6G landscape.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/2/160digital holographyvisible light communicationorbital angular momentum
spellingShingle Chaoxu Chen
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Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
Photonics
digital holography
visible light communication
orbital angular momentum
title Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
title_full Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
title_fullStr Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
title_full_unstemmed Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
title_short Spatial Multiplexing Holography for Multi-User Visible Light Communication
title_sort spatial multiplexing holography for multi user visible light communication
topic digital holography
visible light communication
orbital angular momentum
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/2/160
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