Improving Spectrum Utilization in Elastic Optical Networks for Multicast Traffic Demands

Abstract

Abstract: Elastic optical networks (EONs) have a scalable and flexible mini-grid architecture compared to the conventional fixed-grid wavelength division multiplexing optical networks. In EONs, there is scope to optimize optical resources. In this paper, the primary target is to increase spectrum utilization efficiency for traffic demands. The approach presented here is a grooming, routing and spectrum assignment technique for multicast traffic demands in elastic optical networks for static type of traffic demands. The simulation results show better spectrum utilization.