Passive Optical Networks

Acknowledgments

First, I would really like to thank all the authors who have made tremendous

efforts to contribute to this book out of their busy schedule. I am indebted to

Professor Nick Frigo of the US Naval Academy, who brought me into this field

when I worked with him at AT&T Labs—Research several years ago. My sincere

gratitude is extended to Dr. Tingye Li for his unfailing friendship, love, encour-

agement, and fatherly mentorship, both in my life and in my career.

I would like to thank Academic Press for giving me the opportunity to start

this project and the valuable support from its staff, especially Tim Pitts, who has

been extremely patient ...