1. The document discusses free space optical communication (FSO), which uses lasers to transmit data through the air instead of cables.
2. FSO has several advantages over traditional wired or wireless networks, including high speeds of up to terabits per second, no licensing requirements, and easy deployment without the need for cables.
3. However, FSO also faces challenges from atmospheric effects like fog, rain, and signal scintillation that can degrade the laser beam over long distances. Proper system design is needed to mitigate these atmospheric effects on the transmission.