End-to-end link power control in optical networks using Nash bargaining solution

An efficient and intelligent resource allocation mechanism is the heart of any communication networks. Based on previous work on non-cooperative game approach and direct centralized optimization, this paper addresses the issue of efficiency and fairness in optical network power control. We use Nash bargaining solution (NBS) to achieve a fair and efficient solution for optical network power control at the end-to-end optical link level. We study different formulations based on Nash bargaining model and characterize their solutions.