optical transport

In a recent episode of 'Following the Photons', Justine Murphy from Laser Focus World interviewed Andres Chavarria, Senior Data Scientist at Luna OptiSense, exploring the transformative applications of fibre optics as environmental sensors. Initially conceived as a tool for seismic detection, fibre optics has evolved into a multifaceted technology with the potential to revolutionise various industries, including energy, agriculture, aerospace, and marine ecology.

In today’s digital world, service providers face challenges in providing high-speed and reliable connectivity. This blog post explores the transformation of metro networks and the emergence of the “Digital Service Provider” model, focussing on advanced technologies and testing methodologies for optimal network performance.

Luna's Optical Backscatter Reflectometer (OBR) technology offers unprecedented precision in fibre optic latency measurement, boasting picosecond-level accuracy. This capability is crucial for various critical network applications and fibre optic systems that require precise latency or length verification.

Hyperscale data centres have grown into critical infrastructure for our interconnected world. Luna Innovations Incorporated, a global leader in advanced optical technology, is at the forefront of analysing optics in these massive computing environments through its cutting-edge polarisation control technology. In this post we go over some of Luna’s unique new technologies and how they’re being used to push the boundaries of fibre transmission inside hyperscale data centres.

In a passive optical local area network (POL), downtime can lead to productivity loss and revenue drop. Swift resolution of issues affecting a single user or a small group is crucial, often pointing to the fibre optic connection. POL, also known as OLAN, is a GPON-based solution offering cost-effective and expansive bandwidth. Testing fibre optic networks is critical, especially with the rise of 5G, IoT, and IIoT, which we'll explore in this blog post.

How CommScope, in partnership with Equinix, successfully helped one forex service provider upgrade its infrastructure to provide identical latency performance for trading partners utilising Luna OBR technology.

To ensure optimal performance in DWDM networks, it is essential to implement latency-optimized optical systems. Staying up-to-date with the continuous advancements in optical component and system technology offers new opportunities for reducing latency.

Luna Optical backscatter reflectometers (OBRs) offer high sensitivity (-130 dB) and fine spatial resolution (10 µm). These advanced tools enable researchers and engineers to gain insight into the internal workings of a device. By analysing each individual element of an assembly or component, they can determine if it is functioning as intended.

How AusOptic developed a customised CWDM and DWDM integrated solution for the ASX and successfully delivered increased network capacity with critically high-speed performance.