Concurrently establishing and removing multi-wavelength channels reconfiguration system: Implementation for a dynamic and agile next-generation optical switching network

We propose a novel wavelength resource reconfiguration system for a dynamic and agile new-generation optical switching network such as a high-speed elastic optical network. The system can remove the wavelength channels in time of 1 / (the number of the channels multiplied by 3) compared with conventional method. A proof of concept employing flexible-grid wavelength selective switches and our unique technology burst-mode erbium-doped fiber amplifier demonstration achieved 1 / 12 time in case of removing four-wavelength channels with the high-quality data transmission.