EU cost action on future generation optical wireless communication technologies -- newfocus ca19111, a white paper

The EU COST Action NEWFOCUS is focused on investigating radical solutions with the potential to impact the design of future wireless networks. It aims to address some of the challenges in OWC and establish it as an efficient technology that can satisfy the demanding requirements of backhaul and access network levels in 5G networks. This also includes the use of hybrid links that associate OWC with radiofrequency or wired/fiber-based technologies. The focus of this White Paper is on the use of optical wireless communication (OWC) as enabling technology in a range of areas outlined in HE's Pillar II including Health, Manufacturing, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Network and Protocol.