A paradigm shift in optical communication networks is proposed, with the introduction of a
new ecosystem of devices and components with the capability of transforming current point …

The various topologies, traffic patterns and cost targets of optical networks have prevented
the deployment of end-to-end solutions across multi-domains, and the optimization of the …

This paper presents views on the future of optical networking. A historical look at the
emergence of optical networking is first taken, followed by a discussion on the drivers …

This paper presents an inventory of the current state and future prospects for networks in
which signal paths between end user nodes remain entirely in optical form without …

Celebrating the 20^ th anniversary of Optics Express, this paper reviews the evolution of
optical fiber communication systems, and through a look at the previous 20 years attempts to …

The motivations and application framework for the introduction of all-optical wavelength
division multiplexing (WDM) transmission and routing techniques in the transport network …

This paper reviews the future directions of next generation passive optical networks. A
discussion on standardized 10 Gb/s passive optical network (PON) systems is first …

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today's most advanced topics on optical communications and networking. You get the latest …

We describe some of the results of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
sponsored Consortium on Wideband All-Optical Networks in developing architectures …

This paper provides an overview of transceiver technologies to be used for current and next-
generation passive optical networks (PONs). The uninterrupted scaling of PONs to higher …