Optical Communication Systems and Networks
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optical wireless communications; RF communications; signal detection; MIMO technique; resource allocation; deep learning; reinforcement learning
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2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: optical communications; machine vision technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of optical communications has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, driven by the ever-increasing demand for high-speed, reliable, and scalable communication infrastructure. This Special Issue delves into the latest research and innovations shaping the future of optical communications, encompassing a wide range of topics including next-generation optical transmission technologies, advanced modulation formats, photonic integrated circuits, and software-defined optical networks. Additionally, the Special Issue explores emerging trends such as the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in network management, the development of quantum communication systems, and the role of optical networks in supporting 5G/6G wireless technologies. By bringing together cutting-edge research from academia and industry, this collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of optical communication systems and networks, offering valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field.
This Special Issue will cover a range of topics from the field, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Theoretical and experimental results of optical communications;
- Power fluctuations or phase distortions caused by optical turbulence;
- Adaptive optics and other turbulence mitigation techniques;
- Free-space optics (FSO), visible light communications (VLC), fiber communications, and underwater optical communications;
- Optical routing algorithms and networks;
- Multiple access for optical terminals;
- Relay technique;
- Adaptive optics on optical communications;
- Orbital angular momentum (OAM);
- Security optical communications;
- Prototype, experimental, and field trials.
Dr. Yatian Li
Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Wu
Prof. Dr. Shijie Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- free-space optics (FSO)
- visible light communications (VLC)
- fiber communications
- optical switching and network
- adaptive optics
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