Title :
SDN control of all-optical frequency conversion and defragmentation for super-channels
Author :
Paolucci, Francesco ; Sambo, Nicola ; Meloni, Gianluca ; Berrettini, G. ; Fresi, Francesco ; Poti, Luca ; Castoldi, Piero
Author_Institution :
TeCIP, Scuola Superiore Sant´Anna, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
Frequency conversion and a novel hitless defragmentation technique (based on PPLN waveguide) suitable for super-channels are demonstrated and automatically controlled. Extended OpenFlow sets the frequency of the pumps responsible for conversion and defragmentation.
Keywords :
optical communication; optical frequency conversion; PPLN waveguide; SDN control; all-optical frequency conversion; extended OpenFlow; hitless defragmentation technique; super-channel defragmentation; Frequency conversion; Optical fiber networks; Optical pumping; Optical waveguides; Optimized production technology; Ports (Computers); Pump lasers;
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.W4A.4
