Title :
Photonic digital processing for enabling next generation optical networks
Author :
Scaffardi, M. ; Ghelfi, P. ; Porzi, C. ; Meloni, G. ; Berrettini, G. ; Malacarne, A. ; Fresi, F. ; Lazzeri, E. ; Wang, J. ; Wu, X. ; Fazal, I. ; Willner, A. ; Potí, L. ; Bogoni, A.
Author_Institution :
CNIT, Photonic Networks Nat. Lab., Italy
Abstract :
Elementary blocks, performing basic operations, are the building elements for complex subsystems implementing all-optical digital processing. They can enable next generation optical networks and optical computing overcoming electronic issues as bandwidth and power consumption.
Keywords :
optical communication; optical computing; power consumption; all-optical digital processing; bandwidth consumption; next generation optical networks; optical computing; photonic digital processing; power consumption; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Next generation networking; Nonlinear optics; Optical computing; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical packet switching; Optical saturation; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics in Switching, 2009. PS '09. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pisa
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3857-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3856-3
DOI :
10.1109/PS.2009.5307764
