Terabit Indoor Laser-Based Wireless Communications: Lifi 2.0 For 6G

This article introduces the general concepts of light fidelity (LiFi) 2.0 for sixth generation (6G) of wireless networks that will be based on indoor laser-based wireless networks capable of achieving aggregate data-rates of terabits per second as widely accepted as a 6G key performance indicator. The main focus of this article is on the technologies supporting the near infrared region of the optical spectrum. The main challenges in the design of the transmitter and receiver systems and communication/networking schemes are identified and new insights are provided. This article also covers the previous and recent standards as well as industrial applications for optical wireless communications (OWC) and LiFi.