Title :
Heterogeneous space-division multiplexing and joint wavelength switching demonstration
Author :
Fontaine, N.K. ; Haramaty, T. ; Ryf, R. ; Chen, H. ; Miron, L. ; Pascar, L. ; Blau, M. ; Frenkel, B. ; Wang, L. ; Messaddeq, Y. ; LaRochelle, S. ; Essiambre, R.J. ; Jung, Y. ; Kang, Q. ; Sahu, J.K. ; Alam, S.U. ; Richardson, D.J. ; Marom, D.M.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Alcatel-Lucent, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a six spatial-mode, wavelength-routing network interoperable with few-mode, coupled-multi-core, and single-mode fiber spans using a custom 57-port wavelength-selective switch configured for joint-switching of spatial-superchannels.
Keywords :
photonic switching systems; space division multiplexing; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; coupled multicore; heterogeneous space division multiplexing; joint wavelength selective switching; single mode fiber; spatial mode; spatial superchannel; wavelength routing network interoperable; Joints; Optical switches; Optical transmitters; Optics; Ports (Computers); Receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
