17th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications

Optical network planning and design Self-healing SDH loops Network reconfigurations and restoration techniques Novel architectures for wavelength routers (Optical Nodes) Multi-layer design of optical networks Optical network performance modeling Optical integrated circuits Optical network performance monitoring WDM inter-working with IP network GMPLS optical switching nodes Optical network management Signalling for all-optical networks Measurement, monitoring and supervision techniques Applications for all-optical network infrastructures Optical multicasting Access networks designs and protocols Routing and wavelength assignment algorithms Photonic-based end-to-end communications protocols Optical data networking Optical packet/burst switching (OBS/OPS) Soliton-based networks MAC protocols for optical LANs and MANs Call admission control and QoS-awareness in optical networks Metro/access interface - architecture technologies and protocols enabling transparency All-Optical access networks High Speed optical LANs and gigabit Ethernet Optical Time Division Multiplexing (OTDM) systems Evolution of metro networks: technical, economic and migration studies Field trials and experiments Optical interfaces and optical terminals Inter-working between optical and wireless networks Optical architectures for grid applications Modelling and design methodologies for optical grid networks Standardization and economic comparisons Optical network virtulization Energy efficiency