Title :
Comparison of optical spectrum utilization between flexgrid and fixed grid on a real network topology
Author :
Wright, Paul ; Lord, Andrew ; Nicholas, S.
Author_Institution :
BT, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
Using network simulations, real network efficiency gains of Flexgrid compared to inverse multiplexing on a 50GHz fixed grid are presented. Results show Flexgrid will be beneficial for future networks, supporting up to 208% more traffic.
Keywords :
multiplexing; telecommunication network topology; fixed grid; flexgrid; frequency 50 GHz; inverse multiplexing; network simulations; optical spectrum utilization; real network efficiency gains; real network topology; Multiplexing; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
