Mathematical Approaches to Optical Network Design and Optimization
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 22
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Interests: optical networking; routing algorithms; RSA; evolutionary optimization; swarm intelligence; translucent optical network; transparent optical network; optical network design; optical network planing; algorithms for optical networks; survivable optical networks
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Dear Colleagues,
The ever-increasing demand for network traffic is primarily driven by bandwidth-intensive applications, such as cloud storage, cloud computing, video streaming, and video conferencing. Furthermore, digital inclusion continues to expand the number of users accessing information via networks, fueled by the widespread adoption of 5G/6G access networks and the proliferation of computational devices, including remote sensors, drones, and autonomous vehicles, which characterize the evolving Internet of Things (IoT). Optical fiber networks, whether at local, regional, or global scales, serve as the backbone infrastructure capable of accommodating this growing traffic volume.
Addressing these challenges requires efficient network planning and optimization strategies to ensure the proper dimensioning and management of optical networks. This Special Issue aims to explore mathematical and artificial intelligence-based techniques designed to tackle these challenges, covering a broad spectrum of topics related to optical network design and optimization. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- ILP and MILP models for network planning and operational optimization.
- Bio-inspired optimization techniques for optical network design and operation.
- Machine learning approaches for enhancing network performance and resource allocation.
- Design and optimization of access optical networks, wireless optical networks, and backbone networks.
- Mathematical and AI-driven techniques for network performance evaluation and modeling to support planning and optimization.
- Methods for optimizing the placement and dimensioning of network devices.
- Techniques for managing and optimizing the operation of optical networks.
- Advanced algorithms for routing and spectrum allocation.
- Optimization strategies for the development of environmentally sustainable optical networks.
This Special Issue welcomes original research contributions that advance theoretical and practical methodologies for improving the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of optical networks. We encourage researchers to submit their latest findings and innovative solutions addressing these critical challenges in optical networking.
Dr. Daniel A. R. Chaves
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optical networks
- network optimization
- artificial intelligence
- mathematical modeling
- machine learning
- routing and spectrum allocation
- sustainable networking
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