Wireless Optical Links (Free-space Optical Communications)

Publications

Journal

  1. N. A. Riza, J. E. Hershey, and A.  A. Hassan “A signaling system for multiple access laser communications and interference protection”Applied Optics ,  Vol. 32, No. 11, pp. 1965-1972, April 10, 1993.

  2. Z. Yaqoob, Azhar A. Rizvi and N. A. Riza, “Free-space wavelength multiplexed optical scanner,” Applied Optics, 40(35), 6425-6438, Dec. 10 (2001)

  3. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “Free-Space Wavelength-Multiplexed Optical Scanner Demonstration,” Applied Optics-IP, Vol. 41, Issue 26, Page 5568 (September 2002).

  4. N. A. Riza and Muzamil A. Arain, “ Code multiplexed optical scanner,” Applied Optics, IP, Vo.42, No.8, March 10, 2003.

  5. N. A. Riza and Sajjad A. Khan, “ Polarization multiplexed optical scanner,” Optics Letters, Vol.28, No.7, pp.561-163, April 1, 2003.

  6. Z. Yaqoob, M. Arain, N. A. Riza, “ Wavelength multiplexed optical scanner using photothermorefractive glasses, Applied Optics-IP, Vol. 42, No. 26, p. 5251, Sept. 2003.

  7. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “Low loss wavelength-multiplexed optical scanners using volume Bragg gratings for transmit-receive lasercom systems,” Optical Engineering, Vol.43, No.5, pp.1128-1135, May 2004.

  8. Nabeel A. Riza and Muzammil A. Arain, “Super Wide Angle Coverage Code Multiplexed Optical Scanner”, Optics Letters, Vol.29, No.9, pp.1004-1006, May 1, 2004.

  9. N. A. Riza and Z. Yaqoob, " Space Multiplexed Optical Scanner ", Applied Optics, Vol.43, No.13, pp.2703-2708, 1 May 2004.

  10. S. A. Khan and N. A. Riza, "Demonstration of 3-dimensional wide angle laser beam scanner using liquid crystals," Opt. Express 12, 868-882 (2004),
    http://www.opticsexpress.org/abstract.cfm?URI=OPEX-12-5-868

  11. N. A. Riza and S. A. Khan, “Ultra-low loss laser communications technique using smart beamforming optics,” Optics Communications, Vol. 257, Issue 2, pp. 225-246, 15 January 2006.

  12. N. A. Riza and S. A. Khan, Erratum to “Ultra-low loss laser communications technique using smart beamforming optics” [Opt. Commun. 257 (2) (2006) 225–246], Optics Communications, Vol. 259, Issue 2, pp.888-890, 15 March 2006.

Conference Papers:

  1. N. A. Riza, J. E. Hershey, and A.  A. Hassan “Novel multi-dimensional coding scheme for multi-access optical communications,” Multigigabit Fiber Communications OE/Fibers Conference  Proceedings of  SPIE, Vol. 1790, pp.110-120, 1992.

  2. N. A. Riza and M. C. DeJule, “A Novel Programmable Liquid Crystal Lens Device for Adaptive Optical Interconnect and Beamforming Applications,” Optical Computing Int.Conf., Edinburgh, pp.231-234, Aug. 22-25, 1994.

  3. N. A. Riza, “Optical Multiple Beamforming Systems for Wireless Communication Antennas,” SPIE Conference Proceeding  on Wireless Communications, Vol.2556, pp. 139-150, July 1995.

  4. N. A. Riza, “Multichannel Variable Optical Control Systems for Large Coherent Optical Arrays,” SPIE Proc, pp.333-337,  Orlando, April, 1996.

  5. N. A. Riza, “Switchboard in the sky:freespace optics platform for communications and processing,” IEEE LEOS Ann. Mtgs. Digest, Dec., 1998.

  6. N. A. Riza and Y. Huang, “High Speed Optical Scanner for Multi-Dimensional Beam Pointing and Acquisition,” IEEE-LEOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 1999.

  7. N. A. Riza, “Reconfigurable Optical Wireless,” IEEE-LEOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 1999.

  8. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “Agile Optical Beam Scanner using Wavelength and Space Manipulations,” 46th Annual Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, San Diego, California USA, SPIE Proc. 4471, pp. 262-271, August 2001

  9. Z. Yaqoob, J. Steedle, and N. A. Riza, “Wide Angle High Speed Large Aperture Optical Scanner,” in IEEE LEOS 14th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Vol. 2, pp. 616-617, Nov. 2001

  10. N.A. Riza, Guest Editor Special Issue of the SPIE Optical Processing Working Group NewsLetter on the Topic “Freespace Optical Wireless,”  October 2001.

  11. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “ 2p sterradian coverage transmit-receive lasercom system using smart multiplexing of multiplexed optical scanners,” Freespace laser communications and Laser Imaging II, 47th Annual SPIE Meeting, 7-11 July, Seattle, Washington, USA, 2002.

  12. S. A. Khan and N. A. Riza, “Polarized Multiplexed Optical Scanner,” in IEEE LEOS 15th Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Nov. 2002.

  13. M. A. Arain and N. A. Riza, “Code Multiplexed Optical Scanner,” in IEEE LEOS 15th Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Nov. 2002.

  14. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “Microseconds Speed Wavelength Multiplexed Optical Scanner,” in IEEE LEOS 15th Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Nov. 2002.

  15. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, “ Low-loss wavelength-multiplexed optical scanner using volume Bragg gratings for broadband transmit-receive lasercom systems,” SPIE Conference on Free-Space Laser Communication and Active Laser Illumination III, SPIE Proc. Vol. 5160, No. 47,  6 Aug 2003, San Diego, CA USA.

  16. S. A. Khan and N. A. Riza, “High-speed polarization multiplexed optical scanner for three-dimensional scanning applications,” SPIE Conference on Free-Space Laser Communication and Active Laser Illumination III, SPIE Proc. Vol. 5160, No. 26,  5 Aug 2003, San Diego, CA USA.

  17. M. A. Arain and N. A. Riza, “Optical transceiver using Code-Multiplexed Optical Scanner,” IEEE LEOS Ann. Mtgs. Digest, Paper MA2,  Oct.27, 2003.

  18. M. A. Arain and N. A. Riza, “Free Space Optical Wireless using Code-Multiplexed Optical Scanner”, INMIC 2002, December 27-28, Karachi, Pakistan.

  19. S. A. Khan and N. A. Riza, “Demonstration of 3-Dimensional Wide Angle No-Moving Parts Laser Beam Steering,” SPIE 49th Annual Meeting, SPIE Proc. Vol. 5550, Paper No.9, 2 - 6 August 2004, Denver,  Colorado.

  20. N. A. Riza, “Enabling the Ultimate in Optical Wireless Communications: The Zero Propagation Loss Design,” IEEE Communications Society 3rd International Symposium on High Capacity Optical Networks and Enabling Technologies (HORNET) 2006 Conference, Charlotte, NC, Sept. 6-8, 2006. (Invited Paper)