Title :
Introduction of spectrally and spatially flexible optical networks
Author :
Xia, Tiejun J. ; Fevrier, Herve ; Ting Wang ; Morioka, Toshio
Abstract :
Given the introduction of coherent 100G systems has provided enough fiber capacity to meet data traffic growth in the near term, enhancing network efficiency will be service providers´ high priority. Adding flexibility at the optical layer is a key step to increasing network efficiency, and both spectral and spatial functionality will be considered in next generation optical networks along with advanced network management to effectively harness the new capabilities.
Keywords :
data communication; next generation networks; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication traffic; data traffic; fiber capacity; flexible optical networks; next generation optical networks; optical layer; IP networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical reflection; Optical switches; Spatial databases; Spectral analysis; Transponders;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2015.7045388
