Abstract Space division multiplexing (SDM) is a promising optical network solution with the
scaling potential to overcome the possible capacity crunch problem in backbone networks …

Space division multiplexing (SDM) and elastic optical networking (EON) have been
proposed to increase the transmission capacity and flexibility of optical transport networks …

We focus on dynamic lightpath provisioning in translucent spectrally spatially flexible optical
networks (SS-FONs) operating with multi-core fibers and realizing spectral super-channel …

Abstract Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) appears as a promising solution to overcome
the capacity limits of single-mode optical fibers. In Flex-Grid/SDM optical networks, nodes …

In this paper, we present a comprehensive model to address three-dimensional resource
assignment (3D-RA) in space division multiplexing elastic optical networks using few-mode …

Multicore fibers (MCFs) are one of the main technological enablers for space-division
multiplexing. In principle, MCFs could scale the fiber capacity by a factor equal to the …

In today's optical networks, the capacity supported by a single optical fiber is far higher than
the demand between source–destination pairs. Thus, to take advantage of the installed …

In this work, we compare the performance of several space division multiplexing (SDM)
network realizations utilizing different types of transmission media. In this regard, we first …

Modern networks implement multilayer encryption architecture to increase network security,
stability, and robustness. Encryption on the lower layers is essential for the safety of the …

In space division multiplexing (SDM) systems, the spatial dimensions can be divided into
one or several group (s). Spatial dimensions in the same group can be jointly switched …