The Photonic Networks and Systems department develops solutions for high-performance optical transmission systems to be used for in-house, access, metropolitan, wide-area and satellite communication networks. Here researchers are focusing on increasing the capacity as well as improving security and energy efficiency. The department has the latest measuring technology, very well equipped system laboratories, powerful simulation tools and the ability to conduct field tests.
Technologies
The department develops scalable optical transport networks, researches wireless optical communication such as satellite communication and LiFi, and works on secure quantum communication networks. These technologies enhance the capacity, efficiency, and security of modern communication infrastructures.
Hardware Solutions
The photonic devices range from coherent terabit test systems to high-speed transmitters and LiFi communication, ensuring precise signal measurements, fast data processing, and secure transmission. These technologies are suited for telecommunications and quantum encryption applications.
Software Solutions
We provide software solutions for secure, optimized networks, including real-time DSP, distributed learning (DLFi), and network automation. The VPItoolkit™ DSP Library enhances optical systems, while NOBS enables 6G observability. HHI also offers datasets for autonomous network research.
Publications
Journal papers, conference proceedings, talks and tutorials, standardization contributions and books. Find out about the publications of our scientists.
People and Contact
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