Monte Carlo Simulations in Optical Wireless Communication Systems and MATLAB Implementations

A hands-on course on building Monte Carlo link simulations in MATLAB, from channel modeling to BER estimation, giving participants reusable simulation skills.

• Engineers and researchers working in optical wireless communication, free-space optics (FSO), and atmospheric communication
• System designers aiming to simulate performance of optical wireless links under various channel conditions
• Graduate and postgraduate students specializing in optics, photonics, wireless communications, or computational modeling
• Academic staff involved in research and teaching in optical communication, statistical simulation, or wireless systems
• Professionals developing system-level models for atmospheric turbulence, pointing errors, or channel impairments
• Scientists and R&D specialists involved in optical system validation, performance optimization, and prototyping
• Developers and engineers seeking to enhance their MATLAB skills for Monte Carlo-based performance analysis

• Introduction to Monte Carlo simulation techniques
• Overview of optical wireless communication systems
• Modeling atmospheric turbulence and pointing errors
• Photon propagation and scattering simulations
• Key performance metrics: SNR, BER, outage probability
• Developing Monte Carlo algorithms for optical links
• MATLAB implementations: step-by-step coding and simulation
• Example applications: indoor, terrestrial, aerial, and satellite links
• Analyzing and interpreting simulation results
• Tips for efficient simulations and reducing computational load * Discussion of common mistakes and best practices
• Hands-on exercises and case studies * Q&A and open discussion

• Copy of the presentation slides (PDF)
• Downloadable video recording of the sessions (valid for 60 days)

⚠️ Important: The video is licensed for personal use only. Redistribution, sharing, or public posting of the course video is strictly prohibited.

* Session 1: 2.5 hours Introduction to Monte Carlo methods, basics of optical wireless systems, setting up simulations * Session 2: 3 hours Advanced Monte Carlo applications, MATLAB hands-on implementations, case studies, and Q&A