CALL FOR PAPERS
1st International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN 2002) 11 - 14 November 2002 Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore http://www.icr.a-star.edu.sg/icocn2002 Important Dates Paper Submissions Deadline: July 31, 2002 (extended) Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2002 Camera Ready Versions Due: August 30, 2002
Information for Contributors Contributions are invited on all topics concerning optical communications networks and components. We are soliciting original papers describing the state-of-the-art research and development in the areas of Optical Communication and Networks, including, but not limited to the following topics:
1.Optical Networking Technologies Optical network planning, design and modelling Optical access/metro networks IP over optical networks Network protection/restoration Generalised multi-protocol label switching (GMPLS) Planning and design tools for optical networks QoS issues in optical networks Routing and wavelength assignment Multiple access technique and fairness control in optical LANs and MANs
2.Optical Switching and Network Elements Photonic switching system architectures Optical cross-connects and add-drop multiplexers Optical IP routers Photonic packet switching Network signalling and monitoring techniques Optical signal processing Wavelength conversion techniques
3.Optical Transmission Technologies WDM Ultra-long haul transmission systems OTDM transmission systems Soliton transmission systems Transmission system experiments Radio over fibre-optics Optical interconnections Optical interfaces and terminals
4.Optical Passive Components Fiber-Bragg-grating-based devices Fiber-grating dispersion compensators Optical circulators and isolators Optical waveguide-based devices Fiber and waveguide filters Microstructured waveguides and devices Arrayed waveguide devices Optical splitting and directional couplers
5.Optical Active Components and Modules Optical modulators and switches Semiconductor optical amplifiers Semiconductor lasers and detectors Fibre amplifiers and lasers Raman and Brillouin amplifiers Automatic gain control of optical amplifiers Optical MEMS Photonic integrated circuits/modules Optical tunable filters Optical logics and memories
Guidelines for Submission Authors are requested to submit electronically a PDF or Word file with a maximum of 4 pages including figures in 10 pt fonts to Dr H.G. Shiraz at ehgshiraz@ntu.edu.sg. The 4-page paper must be written on 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. or A4-size white bond paper, typed single spaced and double-columned within 17 cm x 24 cm.
The title of the paper, author's name, affiliation, complete return address, telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail address should appear at the top of the first page, followed by an abstract with a maximum of 100 words. Clear tables, line drawings, and photographs can be included anywhere in the 4-page paper. Characters and illustrations exceeding the 17 cm x 24 cm area limit on each page may not be printed in the conference proceedings.
Authors must state that their paper has neither been published before nor currently being submitted elsewhere. The language of the conference is English and papers must be in this language. Accepted papers will be published on the conference's proceedings and/or CD-ROMs.
For additional information concerning paper submission, please contact: Dr H. G. Shiraz, ehgshiraz@ntu.edu.sg Tel: +65 6790 4510, Fax: +65 6793 3318 Dr W. Zhong, ewdzhong@ntu.edu.sg Tel: +65 6790 4540, Fax: +65 6793 3318
For information on submitting proposals for panels and tutorials, please contact: Dr P. Shum, epshum@ntu.edu.sg Tel: +65 6790 4217, Fax: +65 6792 0415 Dr N. Q. Ngo, eqnngo@ntu.edu.sg Tel: +65 6790 4341, Fax: +65 6792 0415
For more information on ICOCN 2002, please click on to http://www.icr.a-star.edu.sg/icocn2002
Dr. Zhong Wende TPC Co-Chair
Associate Professor Nanyang Technological University School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Block S1, S1-B1C-116 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798
Tel: +65 6790 4540, Fax: +65 6793 3318 email: ewdzhong@ntu.edu.sg