The Kluwer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science includes books on communications and information theory, with Robert Gallager as consulting editor. The series features titles such as "Communications and Cryptography," "Wireless and Mobile Communications," and "Elliptic Curve Public Key Cryptosystems." The book "Wireless Infrared Communications" by John R. Barry is part of this series and focuses on the technical challenges of diffuse infrared wireless networking. It is based on Barry's doctoral dissertation and subsequent research at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The book addresses issues such as link analysis, optics design, receiver design, multipath dispersion, modulation, and system-level issues in wireless infrared communication. It also discusses the challenges of achieving high data rates, ensuring signal-to-noise ratio, and mitigating interference. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of wireless infrared communication, including the effects of background light, optical components, and multipath propagation. The author acknowledges the contributions of various institutions and individuals who supported his research. The book aims to provide a useful introduction to the principles of wireless infrared communications for both design engineers and communication theorists.The Kluwer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science includes books on communications and information theory, with Robert Gallager as consulting editor. The series features titles such as "Communications and Cryptography," "Wireless and Mobile Communications," and "Elliptic Curve Public Key Cryptosystems." The book "Wireless Infrared Communications" by John R. Barry is part of this series and focuses on the technical challenges of diffuse infrared wireless networking. It is based on Barry's doctoral dissertation and subsequent research at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The book addresses issues such as link analysis, optics design, receiver design, multipath dispersion, modulation, and system-level issues in wireless infrared communication. It also discusses the challenges of achieving high data rates, ensuring signal-to-noise ratio, and mitigating interference. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of wireless infrared communication, including the effects of background light, optical components, and multipath propagation. The author acknowledges the contributions of various institutions and individuals who supported his research. The book aims to provide a useful introduction to the principles of wireless infrared communications for both design engineers and communication theorists.