Title :
On multiplexing optimization in DWDM networks
Author :
Shen, Dong ; Li, Guangzhi ; Chiu, Angela ; Hwang, Dah-Min ; Xu, Dahai ; Wang, Dongmei ; Chan, Chun-Kit ; Doverspike, Robert
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Eng., Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Abstract :
We propose a novel graph model for multiplexing optimization in optical networks and evaluate the performance of several multiplexing policies. Simulation shows that our advocated multiplexing policy can provide significant network cost savings.
Keywords :
optical communication; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM networks; multiplexing optimization; multiplexing policy; optical networks; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Repeaters; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
