Topics of Interest

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