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Explore the unconventional world of optical network experimentation in this 36-minute conference talk from the Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Dive into the fundamentals of optical networks and their crucial role in modern computer networking infrastructure, while discovering how to push the boundaries of conventional signal transmission. Learn about pluggable optics, industry standards, and innovative techniques for sending unusual signals across long-distance optical networks. Follow along as Ben Cartwright-Cox demonstrates how to challenge traditional bandwidth utilization methods and potentially achieve record-breaking inefficiencies in optical spectrum usage. Gain insights into the verification process of optical module operations and understand how these experiments might perplex traditional signals intelligence approaches.
