LLMs and Optical Networks: A Symbiotic Relationship

Mëmëdhe Ibrahimi; Qiaolun Zhang; Giovanni S. Sticca; Jiaheng Xiong; Francesco Musumeci; Massimo Tornatore

LLMs and Optical Networks: A Symbiotic Relationship

Networking and Internet Architecture 2026-06-29 v1

Authors: Mëmëdhe Ibrahimi , Qiaolun Zhang , Giovanni S. Sticca , Jiaheng Xiong , Francesco Musumeci , Massimo Tornatore

Abstract

This paper explores the emerging symbiosis between LLMs and optical networks. Massive LLMs require geo-distributed training, which demands advanced optical transport capabilities that require new key technical enablers, as WAN-aware CCL algorithms, ZR+ pluggables, and Hollow Core Fibers. Conversely, LLMs also enable new forms of autonomous network management.

Keywords

LLMs optical networks geo-distributed training autonomous network management WAN-aware CCL hollow core fibers

Cite

@article{arxiv.2606.30278,
  title  = {LLMs and Optical Networks: A Symbiotic Relationship},
  author = {Mëmëdhe Ibrahimi and Qiaolun Zhang and Giovanni S. Sticca and Jiaheng Xiong and Francesco Musumeci and Massimo Tornatore},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2606.30278},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

4 pages, 3 figures