Research into all optical network (AON) technology has been ongoing over the past decade,
and new features are constantly being developed. The advantages of AON include large …

The transformation of mobile networks towards fifth generation (5G) is considered an
unprecedented revolution when compared to the previous generations, mainly because of …

The fifth generation (5G) of mobile communications are facing big challenges, due to the
proliferation of diversified terminals and unprecedented services such as internet of things …

Using free-space optics (FSO) in the mobile fronthaul/backhaul networks is a promising
solution that can potentially enhance the capacity of mobile networks. The main challenge of …

The fifth generation of mobile communication is characterized by ultra-dense cellular
networks, where massive small cells are deployed in hot spots to increase the network …

Passive optical networks (PON) have become a promising solution for accessing networks
because of the advantages they offer, such as high efficiency, security, and cost reduction …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) holds the potential of providing long-term integrity and
confidentiality for data and communications. Currently, many fiber-based QKD systems have …

With the growth in data volume and latency-sensitive applications, fog computing micro
datacenters (FC-mDC) have been proposed as a promising solution. The FC-mDC locally …

WDM-PON-based mobile edge computing (MEC)-enabled fiber wireless access networks
(MFWAN) have been identified as a promising technology for next-generation broadband …

Massive multiple input multiple output (mMIMO) enabled beamforming is a promising
technology in the next generation of mobile communication. It allows multiple antennas …