Abstract

Optical code-division multiple-access (CDMA) techniques can be utilized in fiber-optic local area networks because of the great advantages resulting from employing high-bandwidth optical components [1]–[7]. When compared to time-division multiple-access (TDMA) technique, optical CDMA technique does not require time synchronization and provides flexibility in the network design and security against interception. Optical CDMA, on the other hand, suffers from the multiple-user interference, which degrades its performance as the number of users increases.

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