In this paper, we review the historical evolution of predictions of the performance of optical
communication systems. We will describe how such predictions were made from the outset …

A new era for optical networks has been started by the development of transceivers based
on digital signal processing and operating multilevel modulation formats with coherent and …

To ensure uninterrupted communication in optical transport networks, the common practice
is to overprovision lightpaths in terms of capacity and physical layer performance. Over …

We propose a cognitive scalable method based on neural networks to address dynamic and
agile provisioning of optical physical layer without prior knowledge of network specifications …

The minimization of the number of expensive 3R regenerators required at intermediate
nodes is a key task when planning long-haul optical transport networks. Combining Raman …

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In this paper, we link the throughput gains, due to transceiver adaptation, in a point-to-point
transmission link to the expected gains in a mesh network. We calculate the maximum …

We propose a novel routing and spectrum allocation solution for elastic all-optical networks
based on load-aware nonlinear impairment estimation that significantly improves service …

Elastic optical networking has emerged as a promising technology to accommodate high-
capacity and dynamic bandwidth demands of next-generation wireless networks. However …

The ever-increasing demand for capacity in optical networks is driving the development of
transponders capable of achieving spectral efficiencies of up to 8 bit/s/Hz using advanced …