Title :
Filter optimization in SDN-based flexgrid networks
Author :
Paolucci, Francesco ; Fresi, Francesco ; Castro, A. ; Velasco, L. ; Cugini, F. ; Sambo, Nicola ; Giorgetti, A. ; Poti, Luca ; Castoldi, Piero
Author_Institution :
Scuola Superiore Sant´Anna, TeCIP, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
The novel super-filter technique for flexgrid optical networks is proposed to compact spectrum-contiguous lightpaths. The technique is applied in a specifically extended SDN architecture, showing significant gains in terms of spectral efficiency.
Keywords :
filtering theory; optical fibre networks; optical filters; optimisation; SDN-based flexgrid networks; filter optimization; flexgrid optical networks; spectrum-contiguous lightpaths; super-filter technique; Computer architecture; Filtering; Optical fiber filters; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Optical transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2014
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5575-2994-7
DOI :
10.1364/OFC.2014.Th3I.4
