Title :
The future of optical networks
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ., Nagoya
Abstract :
The transport network paradigm is moving toward NGN (next generations networks) which aims at IP convergence, while architectures and technologies are diversifying. Video technologies including ultra-high-definition TV (more than 33 M pixels) continue to advance and future communication networks will become video-centric. The inefficiencies of current IP technologies, in particular the energy consumption and throughput limitations of IP routers, will become pressing problems. Harnessing the full power of light will resolve these problems and spur the creation of future video-centric networks. Extension of optical layer technologies and coordination with new transport protocols will be critical, and are discussed in detail.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical communication; IP convergence; IP routers; next generations networks; optical networks; transport network; ultra-high-definition TV; Bandwidth; Next generation networking; Optical control; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Photonics; TV; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729556
