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Dynamic Optimization in SDN-Enabled EONs with CV-QKD coexistence

Carlos Hernández-Chulde, Masab Iqbal, MS Moreolo, R Vilalta, R Muñoz, R Casellas, R Martínez

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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10.5281/zenodo.18976579

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