Optical Communications Laboratory (OCL)

The Optical Communications Laboratory (OCL) features state-of-the-art equipment for optical communications technology that provides the physical backbone for global networking and is widely used in Internet service delivery globally (local, metropolitan and long-haul), within data centres and within cloud computing centres.

The team explores innovation in both theory and experiment to push the boundaries of next-generation optical communications. Their research involves ultra-high-capacity coherent optical transmissions, specialty fibers and fiber amplifiers, smart radio-over-fiber systems, integrated photonic systems, space division multiplexing, silicon photonics, multidimensional lasers and amplifiers. Their research portfolio is a mix of experimental and theoretical investigations, leveraging advanced design methodology, leading-edge fabrication processes, and state-of-the art test equipment. Experimental data is exploited for training neural networks for system modeling, design and optimization. Exciting applications of their research includes big data transfer, cloud computing, super computers, portable medical sensors, and ubiquitous sensing networks for human and environment.