Optimized design of shared restoration in flexible-grid transparent optical networks

We propose a novel mathematical model and an efficient heuristic for planning WDM networks with flexible channel-grid and shared restoration. The spectral benefits of this approach versus dedicated protection and fixed channel-grid are highlighted.

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