Design and optimization of a Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication system for reliable outdoor connectivity in hospital departments in Malta

Ajay Sharma, Lalit Garg, Peter A. Xuereb, Ahmad Atieh

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DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4
Published: 2026-05-29
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@article{allodium:10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4,
  title = {Design and optimization of a Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication system for reliable outdoor connectivity in hospital departments in Malta},
  author = {Ajay Sharma and Lalit Garg and Peter A. Xuereb and Ahmad Atieh},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Open Research Europe},
  doi = {10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Design and optimization of a Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication system for reliable outdoor connectivity in hospital departments in Malta
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AU  - Lalit Garg
AU  - Peter A. Xuereb
AU  - Ahmad Atieh
PY  - 2026
JO  - Open Research Europe
DO  - 10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4
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Sharma, A., Garg, L., Xuereb, P. A., & Atieh, A. (2026). Design and optimization of a Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication system for reliable outdoor connectivity in hospital departments in Malta. Open Research Europe. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.21257.4

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