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 …

In this paper, we focus on the static routing, spectrum, and core assignment (RSCA) problem
in space-division multiplexing (SDM)-based elastic optical networks (EONs) with multi-core …

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 …

Spatially integrated switching architectures have been recently investigated in an attempt to
provide switching capability for networks based on spatial division multiplexing (SDM) fibers …

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 …

Few Mode Fibers (FMF) and Space DivisionMultiplexing (SDM) are an attractive solution to
offer high capacity in optical networks. Although transmission along FMF presents several …

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 …

In the past few decades, the architecture of optical networks has undergone significant
evolution, from the earliest wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) optical networks to …

To keep pace with the rapidly increasing network traffic demand anticipated in the coming
years, space-division multiplexing (SDM) has become a promising technology for …

Explains the importance of Elastic Optical Networks (EONs) and how they can be
implemented by the world's carriers This book discusses Elastic Optical Networks (EONs) …