@inproceedings{d48f2beee27c4815b5d00a2ae29f4a2d,
title = "Blocking probability in WDM switching networks with limited wavelength conversion",
abstract = "We study the benefits of wavelength conversion in all-optical WDM switching networks. In particular, we focus on investigating network performance improvement by using the more realistic limited wavelength conversion. We present an analytical model for calculating the blocking probability of WDM switching networks with limited wavelength conversion and validate the model through simulations. The analytical and simulation results reveal that a significant improvement in the blocking performance of the network can be achieved by limited wavelength conversion with small conversion degrees (e.g., d=2,3,4). We take the view that utilizing limited wavelength conversion with small conversion degrees in a WDM switching network is a more cost-effective choice.",
keywords = "All-optical networks, Analytical models, Intelligent networks, Optical fiber networks, Optical wavelength conversion, Probability, Wavelength conversion, Wavelength division multiplexing, Wavelength routing, WDM networks",
author = "Xiangdong Qin and Yuanyuan Yang",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2002 IEEE.; 11th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN 2002 ; Conference date: 14-10-2002 Through 16-10-2002",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.1109/ICCCN.2002.1043105",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings - International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "454--459",
editor = "Luijten, \{Ronald P.\} and E.K. Park and Wong, \{W. Eric\} and Kia Makki",
booktitle = "Proceedings - 11th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, ICCCN 2002",
}