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A Cooperative Game for Distributed Wavelength Assignment in WDM Networks

Authors:
Horacio Caniza Vierci
Alexander Wich Vollrath
Benjamín Barán

Keywords: Game Theory; Nash Bargaining Problem, Distributed RWA

Abstract:
The use of game theory in networking problems is becoming more popular given its potential to model real commercial situations where different agents try to optimize their profit. In this context, this paper proposes a novel cooperative game theory based distributed wavelength assignment method for WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) networks. Experimental results show a clear improvement of the proposed method over a well recognized state of the art distributed wavelength assignment algorithm known as DIR (Destination Initiated Reservation). Thus, this new approach inspired in game theory, provides a first baseline for future work considering cooperation among competing long haul providers that may benefit from collaboration.

Pages: 92 to 97

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: June 19, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-443X

ISBN: 978-1-61208-141-0

Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Dates: from June 19, 2011 to June 24, 2011