The main objective of the paper is to compare CD and CDC nodal architecture technologies
for flex grid DWDM optical networks. The methodology adopted consists in optimising a …

We propose an alternative optical switch supporting future trends in large-capacity optical
networks, allowing flexible waveband definition and large radix output switching. The switch …

The capacity of the optical transport network must be expanded to support the increasing
demand due to bandwidth-intensive applications. Multi-band transmission solutions can …

IoT and AI-related services and applications are becoming more common and it is expected
that cyber-physical systems will enrich our daily lives in the near future. In such a situation, a …

Bandwidth-intensive applications require an increase in the capacity of optical transport
networks. One solution is multi-band transmission, which leverages low-loss optical …

This study presents a networking performance analysis of a modular photonic integrated
multi-band Wavelength-Selective-Switch (WSS), which can operate on multi-bands covering …

This paper presents a novel approach for enhancing Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
systems by proposing a modular multi-band Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) based on …

This thesis explores the topic of optical transmission and networks, addressing the
challenges and trends in future optical communication systems. The development of …

We propose a novel design and control mechanism to achieve a widely tunable add-drop
filtering element based on silicon photonic Grating-Assisted Contra-Directional Couplers …