Researchers outline a vision for Agentic Optical Networks where LLM agents handle lifecycle management, while noting challenges in multi-task coordination, compute demands, and reliability.

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.32226

An Editors' Pick via #OPG_OL: Topologically protected dense wavelength division multiplexer based on valley photonic crystal slabs https://bit.ly/3V2exAA #OpticalNetworks #TunableFilters 💡⚛️

This theoretical study demonstrates that integrating QKD with DWDM networks achieves superior performance at 1310 nm due to reduced Raman noise, requiring >110 dB filter extinction for dark fiber-equivalent security.

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