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Why learning Optical Communications & Networks?
1) Essentially all metro, regional, long haul, submarine networks and data center interconnections today are fiber-based technology. At present, no other technology that exceeds the benefits offered by optical fibers is foreseen in the near future.
2) Nowadays, the global demand for fiber optic cable has never been higher. The Fiber Optic Cable Market is expected to register a CAGR of over 12.26%, during the forecast period of 2018-2023.
3) Areas targeted for 5G coverage require lots of fiber to be successful. It’s rather ironic that the projected performance goals of 5G wireless will depend on the availability of wireline fiber.
4) A lot of new applications of Optical Networks are exploding: 5G networks, Data Centers-Cloud Computing, Network Functions Virtualization, Internet-of-Things, Sensors, Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Medical and Bio-Engineering, etc.
5) 3 Top Level Research Centers in Calatonia:
- CTTC (Centre Tecnològic Telecomunicacions Catalunya, www.cttc.es).
- ICFO (Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, www.icfo.eu).
- I2CAT (Fundació Privada Internet i Innovació Digital a Catalunya, www.i2cat.net)
6) Photonics, optical fibers and nano-chips as one of the five EU-“Key-Enabling Technologies” for sustainable European Industry and 7 recent Nobel Prizes related.
7) 10.000s jobs worldwide asking for Eng. and Researchers in this field (check Google search).
At MET, the Optical Communications Group is teaching:
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