A new and revolutionary technology is preparing to change our internet connections radically. First of all, we can define Li-Fi as a technology that provides data transmission using light waves. While traditional Wi-Fi transmits data via radio waves, Li-Fi performs this process via light, which makes it much faster. In fact, Li-Fi could theoretically be 100 times faster than Wi-Fi. Here are the details…
Future rival to Wi-Fi: Li-Fi technology will transmit data using light instead of radio waves
In fact, the foundations of Li-Fi technology were laid in the early 21st century by German physicist Harald Haas and his team. The team at that time discovered that light could be used for two-way data transmission. In 2008, the French company Oldecomm began experiments on Li-Fi technology. At this point, this technology is expected to become widely available between 2024 and 2029.
Li-Fi offers major advantages, especially in terms of security. According to LiFi Group, since the technology cannot travel beyond the area illuminated by the light, it becomes almost impossible to intercept the signals without permission. Additionally, Li-Fi’s high speeds could provide significant advantages in areas where low latency is critical, such as smart cities, virtual reality, 4K video streaming and online gaming.
However, Li-Fi also has some disadvantages . Since this technology is dependent on the light source, its coverage is limited, meaning it can be limited to indoor areas. Also, since this technology is not yet widespread, the number of devices that support Li-Fi is quite low.
The future of Li-Fi looks bright and many industries are investing in research and development of this technology. However, it is too early to say whether it will completely replace Wi-Fi. What do you think? Do you think it will be implemented? How will it change our lives? You can write your views in the comments section below.
