CS 6458 - Systems for programmable optical interconnects

Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.

R. Singh.

This graduate-level course will systematically explore the fundamentals of optical interconnects in computer systems. The course will discuss the design, implementation and value of optical interconnects of a variety of sizes: long-haul optical interconnects, datacenter-scale optical interconnects and server-scale optical interconnects.

Outcome 1: Explain how long-haul fiber connects planet-scale datacenter deployments.

Outcome 2: Explain the design and implementation of optically switched datacenters.

Outcome 3: Explain the design and implementation of optical interconnects within servers.

Outcome 4: Develop hands-on understanding of these interconnects through class projects that involve data collection of deployed interconnects, systems development leveraging the capabilities of interconnects etc.