UDWDM Coherent PON Networks

This project addresses the critical need for new optical access technologies driven by the exponential increase in bandwidth demand from advanced applications and IPv6 adoption. The main objective is to design and implement a next-generation access optical network utilizing Ultra Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Network (UDWDM PON) technology, incorporating coherent transmission techniques. The initial methodology involves an exhaustive state-of-the-art investigation through the analysis of scientific literature in databases such as ScienceDirect and IEEExplorer to identify novel challenges. Subsequently, the implementation and simulation of the UDWDM PON network will be carried out using OptSim software and real equipment. The experimental setup will feature a multi-channel network spanning 20 km of standard single-mode optical fiber (SSMF G652B) operating at a bit rate of 1.25 Gb/s, employing commercially available transmitter and receiver components. The final outcome will be a technical report documented as a scientific article for submission to SCOPUS or ISI indexed venues.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To design and implement a next-generation access optical network based on UDWDM PON technology, utilizing coherent transmission techniques to meet the growing demand for bandwidth.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Telecommunications and information technologies