Spectral vs. spatial super-channel allocation in SDM networks under independent and joint switching paradigms

We compare spectral and spatial super-channel allocation policies for SDM networks based on SMF bundles employing different switching paradigms. We discuss the spectral efficiency/reach trade-off and show that spatial super-channel allocation offers significant benefits using joint switching.

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