Routing shapes of light for the next generation of fibre optic networks

2016年，联合国宣布上网是一项基本人权。我们的通信网络正面临容量短缺，这将使人人享有的基本人权变成少数人的特权。该项目旨在通过为下一代光纤通信网络创造创新解决方案来避免容量紧张。该项目将在光子学、光通信和先进制造领域产生新的知识。预期的好处是新的学术合作，提高澳大利亚的国际地位和经济效益，通过商业化和培训学生为澳大利亚不断增长的光电子产业。

In 2016, the United Nations declared access to the Internet as basic human right. Our communication networks are facing a capacity crunch, which will transform a basic human right for everyone into a privilege for a few. This project aims to avoid a capacity crunch by creating innovative solutions for the next generation of optical fibre communication networks. This project stands to generate new knowledge in photonics, optical communication and advanced manufacturing. The expected benefits are new academic collaborations, enhancing Australia’s international standing and economic benefit through commercialisation and training of students for the growing photonics industry in Australia.