Passive Optical Network

Passive Optical Networks (PONs) are fiber-optic access networks designed to efficiently deliver high-bandwidth internet access to multiple users. Current research heavily focuses on improving the performance and reliability of PONs, particularly through advanced digital signal processing techniques like machine learning-based equalizers (e.g., convolutional neural networks, reservoir computing) to mitigate signal impairments and enhance data rates. These advancements, along with AI-driven fault monitoring and automated network design, aim to increase the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of PON infrastructure, impacting both the telecommunications industry and the broader scientific understanding of optical communication systems.