Optical Communications in the 5G Era provides an up-to-date overview of the emerging
optical communication technologies for 5G next-generation wireless networks. It outlines the …

This short introduction discusses the key motivation for this special issue of the Journal of
Optical Communications and Networking that focuses on the area of optical networking for …

Optical and wireless technologies are being introduced into the global communications
infrastructure at an astonishing pace. Both are revolutionizing the industry and will …

The advanced communication networks require heterogeneous emerging technologies to
be combined while enabling various future applications. The integration of 5G wireless and …

To address the new requirements on optical networks imposed by the upcoming fifth-
generation wireless (5G), such as high bandwidth, low latency, accurate synchronization …

The mobile market has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few decades.
Consumer trends have shifted towards mobile internet services supported by 3G and 4G …

Fixed optical transport is the predominant fronthaul technology for 4G mobile access
networks, carrying the traffic between the central office and subtended antenna sites. With …

The Increasing number of smart devices in different forms and capabilities combined with
the worldwide adoption of advanced multimedia applications are contributing to the …

The anticipated launch of the Sixth Generation (6G) of mobile technology by 2030 will mark
a significant milestone in the evolution of wireless communication, ushering in a new era …

Feature Issue on Optical Wireless Communications (OWC) It is commonly agreed that the
next generation of wireless communication systems, usually referred to as fourth-generation …