Digital all-optical networks

Ultra-dense wavelength-division multiplexing

Ultra-fast optical time domain multiplexing

Next generation networking

Optical switching and routing (WAOR)

Optical packet networks and services

Optical memories and data storage

Optical transparency and network scalability

Network reliability and availability (RONEXT)

Wireless and optical networking (GOWN)

Radio-over-fibre transmission

Broadband metro and access networks

Market in telecommunications (MARS)

Microwave photonics

Photonic band-gap structures (ESPC)

Photonic crystal fibres

Nonlinear and active PBG devices

Nanoscale and ultrafast photonics (NAON)

VCSELs and other novel light sources

Microresonators and photonic molecules (MPM)

Novel glasses

New transmission windows

Polarisation mode dispersion

Photonic component integration (PICAW)

Network planning and design tools

Big data analytics & network optimization (BigNeO)

Non-conventional optical communications

Sub-wavelength photonic devices (SWP)

Communication in transportation systems (CTS)

Other relevant topics