Title :
Regenerator placement and link capacity optimization in translucent optical networks using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm
Author :
Carvalho, R.V.B. ; Oliveira, R.F.S.C. ; Bastos-Filho, Carmelo J. A. ; Chaves, D.A.R. ; Martins-Filho, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Syst., Fed. Univ. of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
Abstract :
We present an algorithm to tackle simultaneously the regenerator placement and link capacity optimization problems in translucent optical networks. It can assist a network designer to find a solution that balances cost and performance.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical repeaters; link capacity optimization; multi-objective evolutionary algorithm; network designer; regenerator placement; translucent optical networks; Evolutionary computation; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical switches; Optical transmitters; Optimization; Repeaters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
