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20142026
most citedSynergizing Hyper-accelerated Power Optimization and Wavelength-Dependent QoT-Aware Cross-Layer Design in Next-Generation Multi-Band EONs

13 citations · 40 across the 13 of their papers we have counts for

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13 papers

cs.NI2026

Bridging the 6G Gap: Scaling Sustainable ROADM-Based IP-over-WDM via DSCM-Enabled Point-to-Multipoint Designs

Matin Rafiei Forooshani, Farhad Arpanaei, Hamzeh Beyranvand +5

This study compares transponder-based, Point-to-Point, and DSCM-based Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) access-metro architectures. Findings demonstrate that PtMP IPoWDM significantly opt…

eess.SY2024★ 13 cited

Synergizing Hyper-accelerated Power Optimization and Wavelength-Dependent QoT-Aware Cross-Layer Design in Next-Generation Multi-Band EONs

Farhad Arpanaei, Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Yanchao Jiang +12

The extension of elastic optical networks (EON) to multi-band transmission (MB-EON) shows promise in enhancing spectral efficiency, throughput, and long-term cost-effectiveness for…

eess.SP2024

Launch Power Optimization in super-(C+L) Systems

Yanchao Jiang, Dario Pilori, Antonino Nespola +5

We investigate launch power optimization in 12-THz super-(C+L) systems, using iterative performance evaluation enabled by NLI closed-form models. We find that, despite the strong I…

eess.SP2024

Optimization of Long-Haul C+L+S Systems by means of a Closed Form EGN Model

Y. Jiang, J. Sarkis, A. Nespola +5

We investigate C+L+S long-haul systems using a closed-form GN/EGN non-linearity model. We perform accurate launch power and Raman pump optimization. We show a potential 4x throughp…

cs.NI2023

A Comparative Study on Routing Selection Algorithms for Dynamic Planning of EONs over C+L Bands

Farhad Arpanaei, José Manuel Rivas-Moscoso, Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh +3

The performance of three routing selection algorithms is compared in terms of bandwidth blocking probability, quality of transmission, and run time in EONs over the C+L band. The m…

cs.NI2022

Link and Network-wide Study of Incoherent GN/EGN Models

Farhad Arpanaei, M. Ranjbar Zefreh, Jose A. Hernandez +2

An unprecedented comparison of closed-form incoherent GN (InGN) models is presented with heterogeneous spans and partially loaded links in elastic optical networks. Results reveal…

eess.SP2021★ 2 cited

A GN-model closed-form formula supporting ultra-low fiber loss and short fiber spans

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Pierluigi Poggiolini

We report on a fully closed-form approximation of the GN model for Nyquist WDM systems that extends the range of applicability of previously available formulas to values of fiber l…

eess.SP2020★ 2 cited

Characterization of the Link Function in GN and EGN methods for Nonlinearity Assessment of Ultrawideband Coherent Fiber Optic Communication Systems with Raman Effect

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Pierluigi Poggiolini

In this paper, we present an accurate and numerically efficient method to implement the GN and EGN nonlinearity prediction methods when the power evolution along the fiber is in an…

eess.SP2020★ 13 cited

A Real-Time Closed-Form Model for Nonlinearity Modeling in Ultra-Wide-Band Optical Fiber Links Accounting for Inter-channel Stimulated Raman Scattering and Co-Propagating Raman Amplification

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Pierluigi Poggiolini

In this paper, we present a novel closed-form model (CFM) for accurate and fast evaluation of nonlinear interference in modern ultrawideband coherent optical fiber communication sy…

eess.SP2019★ 2 cited

A GN/EGN-Model Real-Time Closed-Form Formula Tested over 7,000 Virtual Links

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Andrea Carena, Fabrizio Forghieri +2

We derived a fully-closed-form GN-model formula and tested its accuracy of over 7,000 highly randomized Cband system scenarios. By further applying a correction that leverages the…

eess.SP2019★ 3 cited

A closed-form approximate incoherent GN-model supporting MCI contributions

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Pierluigi Poggiolini

In this paper, a closed form formula for nonlinearity modeling in modern coherent fiber optic communication systems is derived based on the incoherent GN model. The model covers mu…

eess.SP2019★ 2 cited

A GN-model closed-form formula considering coherency terms in the Link function and covering all possible islands in 2-D GN integration

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Pierluigi Poggiolini

Efficient evaluation of nonlinearity in modern coherent optical telecommunication networks is necessary for design, optimization and management. The original GN model formula can n…

cs.IT2014★ 3 cited

Statistical Modeling and Performance Characterization of an Ultrafast Digital Lightwave Communication System Using a Power-Cubic Optical Nonlinear Preprocessor (Extended Version)

Mahdi Ranjbar Zefreh, Jawad A. Salehi

In this paper, we present an analytical approach in obtaining the probability density function (pdf) of the random decision variable Y, formed at the output of power-cubic all-opti…