Feature Issue on Optical Access Networks (OAN) The passive optical network (PON) is an
optical fiber based network architecture, which can provide much higher bandwidth in the …

The hybrid wireless-optical broadband-access network (WOBAN) is a promising architecture
for future access networks. Recently, the wireless part of WOBAN has been gaining …

The state of the art of modern lightwave system design Recent advances in lightwave
technology have led to an explosion of high-speed global information systems throughout …

The main bandwidth bottleneck in today's networks is in the access segment. To address
that bottleneck, broadband fiber access technologies such as passive optical networks …

Bessel beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) with helical phase fronts exp (il
φ)(l= 0;±1;±2;…), where φ is the azimuthal angle and l corresponds to the topological …

Long-Reach optical access is a promising proposal for future access networks. This
technology can enable broadband access for a large number of customers in the …

This article describes FSAN operator perspectives on the drivers and system requirements
for fiber access beyond 10-Gigabit-class PON systems (ie, NG-PON2 in FSAN terminology) …

We discuss a wavelength-division-multiplexed-based passive-optical-network (PON)
architecture that allows for incremental upgrade from single-channel time-division multiple …

Next-generation optical access networks are envisioned to evolve into a converged, high-
speed, multiservice platform supporting residential, business, mobile backhaul, and special …

The bandwidth demand of telecommunication network is growing rapidly due to the
increasing number of technology-intelligent end-users. The emerging optical and wireless …