NEC Labs America Presentation Highlight from OFC 2023

March 24, 2023

Looking to learn about the latest fiber optics research and innovation? NEC Labs America (NECLA) recently discussed its latest advances in fiber sensing research at the Optical Fiber Conference (OFC), March 5-9, 2023 in San Diego. OFC is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.

NECLA’s industry-leading optics and photonics research is focused on creating the foundation for next generation optical networks and sensing systems to create better, more responsive Information and Communications (ICT) systems supporting individuals and communities.

NEC’s fiber sensing technology — incorporating NECLA’s research — was highlighted in the OFC 2023 live high-speed optical network, OFCnet, which showcased live networking concepts, solutions and research.

NECLA researchers participated in the following OFC presentations:

Optical Fiber Sensing: Technology and Emerging Applications Workshop/Panel
Co-Organizer, Ting Wang, Department Head, Optical Networking & Sensing

Subsea and Sensing Networks Session
Presider, Ting Wang, Department Head, Optical Networking & Sensing

Optical Performance Monitoring Session
Presider, Ezra Ip, Senior Researcher, Optical Networking & Sensing

Polarization Sensing Using Polarization Rotation Matrix Eigenvalue Method Presentation
Presenter, Fatih Yaman, Senior Researcher, Optical Networking & Sensing

Field Trial of Coexistence and Simultaneous Switching of Real-Time Fiber Sensing and 400GbE Supporting DCI and 5G Mobile Services Top Score Paper Presentation
Presenter, Yue-Kai Huang, Senior Researcher, Optical Networking & Sensing

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