This textbook comprehensively covers optical and wireless access networks, providing an understanding from basics to an advanced level. In addition to sharing insights into the topics of optical access communications, wireless multiple access communications, and optical and wireless convergence towards 6G networks, this book also discusses various key enabling technologies such as FSO, VLC (LiFi), power-over-fiber, etc. The readers can benefit with sufficient in-depth knowledge in designing both optical and wireless access networks for applications such as multiuser access, wireless backhaul, intelligent transportation systems, Internet of Things (IoT), etc. The book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in electronics and telecommunication engineering. The book features a suite of classroom materials including homework problems, an appendix for complicated derivations, project ideas, a solutions manual, and PPT slides and tutorial videos.

Introduces basics of optical fibers and the evolution of wireless communications intended for classroom use Emphasizes enabling technologies for integrated optical and wireless networks along with their potential applications Describes various wireless / optical / hybrid network models expected to be featured in B5G communications

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Dr. Vivek Ashok Bohara received the Ph.D. degree from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in 2011. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher (Marie Curie fellowship) in ESIEE Paris, University Paris-East where he was actively involved in designing and implementing critical blocks for wideband RF transmitters. Specifically, he proposed numerous green communication techniques to reduce power consumption and increase efficiency of nonlinear high power amplifiers used in RF transmitters. In 2013, he joined IIIT-Delhi, India, where he is currently full Professor and Dean (Innovation, Research and Development). He has authored and coauthored over 150 publications in major IEEE/IET journals and refereed international conferences, two book chapters, and seven patents. Dr. Bohara also supervises the Wirocomm Research Lab at IIIT Delhi which deals with state of the art research in wireless communication and allied area and is also the co-founding faculty member for Li-Fi Centre of excellence @ IIIT-Delhi. His research interests are next-generation communication technologies such as Visible Light Communication (VLC), hybrid RF-VLC communication, integration of optical communication with intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS), UAV, and vehicular communication. Dr. Bohara received First Prize in National Instruments ASEAN Virtual Instrumentation Applications Contest in 2007 and 2010. He was also the recipient of the Best Paper Award at the IEEE ANTS 2022 and the best poster and demo awards (runners up) at IEEE Comsnets 2016, 2023, 2025 conferences respectively.

Dr. R. Swaminathan (Senior Member, IEEE) obtained his B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, in 2009, followed by an M.E. in Communication Systems from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, in 2011. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur in 2016. From 2015 to 2019, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and served as a visiting faculty member there in July 2023 and 2024. Between 2019 and 2023, Dr. Swaminathan worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Indore. Since October 2023, he has been serving as an Associate Professor in the same department. Dr. Swaminathan has authored or co-authored 90 publications, including 39 journal articles, 49 IEEE conference articles, and 2 book chapters. His research focuses on Wireless Communications, Communication Systems, and Coding Theory. He has been recognized with a Gold Medal from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University. Additionally, he is a reviewer for prestigious IEEE journals and has served as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for reputed IEEE flagship conferences. In 2021, he was honored as an Exemplary Reviewer for his significant contributions in reviewing IEEE Communications Letters journal.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Optical Networks.- Fibre-to-the -X.- Fibre-less Optical Networks.- Optical and Visible light Communications.- Free Space Optical Communications.- Indoor and vehicular optical wireless communication.- Wireless Multiple access Networks.- Multi-user diversity.- IEEE 802 Standards.- Integrated Optical/Wireless Access.- Conclusion.