Lectures

• Signal Theory, basic calculus
  1. Finite energy and finite power discrete and continuous signals
  2. Periodic signals
  3. Time invariant linear systems
  4. Description of signals and systems in the frequency domain
  5. Advanced calculus
• Stochastic processes and queueuing theory
  1. General concepts
  2. Probability and random variables
  3. Stochastic processes
  4. Markov chain and process
  5. Elements of queuing theory
• Design of networks
  1. Network hierarchy
  2. Access segment
  3. Metropolitan segment
  4. Core segment
  5. Future architectures
• Network hierarchy
• Access segment
  1. Introduction and challenges
  2. Broadband access networks
  3. Active optical networks
  4. TDM/WDM passive optical networks
• Metro segment
  1. Introduction and legacy technologies
  2. Emerging technologies (PoS, Carrier Ethernet)
  3. WDM metro networks
• Core segment
  1. Introduction and optical transport technologies
  2. Wavelength switched optical networks
  3. WDM network design
  4. Optical network control plane: GMPLS
  5. Photonics in switching: optical burst/packet switching
• Summary and outlook

G. Prati and L. Prati, "Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Queuing Theory", Edizioni ETS, 2014, ISBN 978-884674059-5

Slides from the teacher.

Exam consists of a written test concerning course concepts and a possible discussion of a project assigned to  the student.