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

The colorless technology has been offered as a solution to decrease the cost in wavelength-
division multiplexed passive optical network (WDM PON). The self-seeded reflective …

In this paper, we overview the fundamental principles of next-generation optical Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-PON systems, with a particular focus on …

Using orthogonal-frequency-division-multiplexing (OFDM) format for passive optical network
(PON) is a subject of great interest for recent research works. OFDM signal has high spectral …

A novel scheme for reducing Rayleigh beat noise in centralized light source dense
wavelength-division-multiplexed passive optical networks is demonstrated using an …

We report the effect of the double Rayleigh backscattering (DRB) noise, in which the
interference of the signal light with the double Rayleigh backscattered light, on the fiber-optic …

Edge and fog networks call for high speed and energy-efficient networking platforms.
Passive Optical Networks (PON) have been identified as a promising candidate for such …

Telecommunication networks are forced to be advanced day by day for high data rate
transportation over long-reach to fulfil the ever-increasing demand of the subscribers …

Feature Issue on Passive Optical Network Architectures and Technologies An architecture
employing a centralized light source and reflective modulator at the customer is proposed …

By using the carrier-suppressed single-sideband (CS-SSB) modulation, the Rayleigh
backscattering (RB) experienced by the uplink signal can be effectively mitigated due to the …