The key current research areas include applications of machine learning in optical networks, Open and disaggregated optical networks, virtual passive optical networks (PON), and C-RAN 5G networks.
The key current research areas include applications of machine learning in optical networks, Open and disaggregated optical networks, virtual passive optical networks (PON), and C-RAN 5G networks.
Optical Networks and Technologies Lab
ONT lab is strongly dedicated to interdisciplinary and collaborative (national and international) research providing a favorable atmosphere for exchanging new knowledge and ideas. We strive to connect the diverse ideas for effective networking. It contributes to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge through scholarly (high impact) publications. This lab is also engaged in industrial partnerships and professional networking.
Optical Networks
Optical networking is a means of communication that uses signals encoded in light to transmit information in various types of telecommunications networks. These include limited range local-area networks (LAN) or wide-area networks (WAN), which cross metropolitan and regional areas as well as long-distance national, international and transoceanic networks.
Open optical Networks
Disaggregation, open networking and SDN control have become key themes when discussing the future of optical networks. The need for hardware and software that enable open, flexible, multi-vendor fiber optic networks has reached boiling point. By decoupling terminal functions from the optical line system, operators are able to take advantage of different innovation cycles and evolve and optimize each network layer separately.
Virtual passive optical networks (PON)
A passive optical network (PON) is a fiber-optic network utilizing a point-to-multipoint topology and optical splitters to deliver data from a single transmission point to multiple user endpoints. Passive, in this context, refers to the unpowered condition of the fiber and splitting/combining components.
C-RAN 5G network
A new cloud computing architecture for supporting a the 5G Mobile network. C-RAN breaks apart the traditional cell-based network infrastructure into separate parts that meet the requirements of 5G, while supporting the existing 2G, 3G, and 4G infrastructures. It includes a centralized processing, collaborative radio, and real-time radio networking.