Project description
Designing the next generation of high-capacity optical networks
Six early-stage researchers are to be trained in machine learning (ML) applications in multiband optical communications. This is an interdisciplinary field of high industrial importance. The EU-funded MENTOR project has defined the research and training topics to be studied, and secured partnerships with four large companies. The aim of the project is to design the next generation of high-capacity optical networks, which are a key enabler of the global telecommunication infrastructure. Increasing demand (+ 20 % per year) requires a boost in capacity, and calls for operators to reduce the cost per transmitted bit. The search for a solution is leading researchers in the direction of ML techniques. In fact, ML is the technique of choice to tackle this kind of complex technical problem.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringfibers
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationstelecommunications networksoptical networks
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencemachine learning
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsfibre optics
Programme(s)
Coordinator
B4 7ET Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Participants (5)
2800 Kongens Lyngby
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81541 Munchen
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56127 Pisa
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08034 Barcelona
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2790 078 Carnaxide
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