How are we able to communicate with our friends who might be on the other side of the planet? By what technology are we able to stream videos or attend virtual meetings? Oh, let’s not go far; how about connecting our phones to our Bluetooth speaker or wireless earpieces? If you have ever wondered and are curious about how these things happen, then you're not alone in this.
It’s all thanks to wireless communication.
But what actually makes this communication possible?
After coming across the concept waves in physics, I found myself unusually drawn to the subject. I didn’t really know why but it for sure sparked something inside me. Curious about where all this knowledge about waves could lead to, I dove into YouTube videos about the of waves. It was fascinating learning about stuff about waves like superposition, transverse and mechanical motion, electromagnetic waves and more. It was really an interesting journey even though I didn’t yet understand where it was all going. However, I got to understand this concept as being the basis on which wireless communication can be built on.
As I kept digging, I began to see how this foundation in physics connects to real-world innovations, particularly in wireless communications. It is without a doubt that, groundbreaking discoveries in physics have been major contributors in advancing humanity. I got to realize how the transmission of waves is just one part of the story. There’s also a whole world behind the scenes for which stuff like how bits are encoded, how signals are processed, and how complex systems make communication between devices possible, come into play. The excitement even grew stronger.
With a love for computers, as well, I sought the intersection of theoretical understanding and practical application. That’s when I knew I wanted to explore the realms of wireless communication. I started reading and following who I could follow to build my understanding bit by bit.
I then decided to share all that I’ve learnt so far, and with that came this idea to start a blog on wireless communication.
In this series, we would be exploring how wireless communication works, how technologies evolved from 1G to 5G, and what we might expect in some years to come. I’m not an expert, just someone who is curious, excited and eager to learn more. So, feel free to share your views, suggestions, or corrections along the way.
Let’s learn together. Stay tuned for the next update on “What makes Wireless Communication work?”.
Peace Out!
