A method and apparatus for reserving bandwidth in a network includes a series of elements.
A demand matrix is calculated, for bandwidth requirements based upon communication …

We consider the multi-objective optimization of a multi-service arrayed-waveguide grating-
based single-hop metro WDM network with the two conflicting objectives of maximizing …

The present invention relates to optical networks, such as MAN (metropolitan area
networks), SAN (storage area net works), access optical networks, and enterprise networks …

An important parameter for performance analysis of Routing and Wavelength Assignment
(RWA) strategies in WDM networks is blocking probability. Past research has shown that the …

Existing research has shown that the mode in which Routing and Wavelength Assignment
(RWA) of lightpath requests are carried out can significantly affect resource consumption in …

With the recent explosive growth of Internet traffic, optical networks with high connectivity
and large capacity are indispensable. This can be achieved by multi-dimensional optical …