Do we need anything other than the C-band?

Payne, David and Petrovich, Marco (2016) Do we need anything other than the C-band? Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2016, , Anaheim, CA. 20 - 24 Mar 2016.

Record type: Conference or Workshop Item (Other)

Abstract

Single-mode silica fibers and erbium doped fiber amplifiers have been the cornerstone of optical communications for decades, but they are now approaching fundamental limits. This workshop aims to look well beyond the immediate short-term horizon and will discuss the need for and potential of more radically new forms of optical fibers and amplifiers.

The workshop will bring together fiber and amplifier end-users and manufacturers, glass scientists and network operators to exchange views on the projected requirements for future communications systems and on the anticipated capabilities of alternative fiber and amplifier technologies. Is a gradual evolution of the current technology still possible or is a revolution required at some point? Are there potentially breakthrough technologies that could enable radical cost savings and energy efficient capacity growth? What if not? Blue sky thinking will be actively encouraged.

Workshop organizers:
Francesco Poletti, University of Southampton, UK
Oleg V. Sinkin, TE SubCom, USA
Speakers:
Part I:
David DiGiovanni, OFS, USA
René-Jean Essiambre, Nokia, USA
David Payne, University of Southampton, UK
Tim Stuch, Microsoft, USA
Sergey Ten, Corning, USA
Part II:
John Ballato, Clemson University, USA
Evgeny Dianov, General Physics Institute, Russia
Yasuhiro Koike, Keio University, Japan
Marco Petrovich, University of Southampton, UK