Artificial Intelligence in Optical Networks and Systems

This authoritative book, written by luminaries in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent research in the field of AI/ML applied to optical networks and systems use cases. The book then presents the most important tools and open datasets available to address the various use cases. The authors include relevant optical network architectures and technologies suitable for the development of AI applications, with focus on both inter- and intra-Data-Center scenarios. Emerging aspects of AI/ML applied to optical networks and systems, such as the role of Large Language Models, are also discussed. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the application of AI/ML to typical optical networks and systems problems, as well as discuss new optical technologies and architectures that support the use of AI/ML in networked systems. Each chapter is authored by the most senior and active researchers in their respective subfields.