面向下一代光网络的光计算技术应用思考

摘要：光计算作为一种基于光子进行信息处理的新型计算范式，凭借高并行性、低能耗和大带宽等优势，正成为下一代光网络演进的关键支撑技术。从光计算的架构形式与系统层级双重路径出发，系统解析其技术发展脉络，并归纳关键支撑要素与集成模式。在此基础上，聚焦下一代光网络中的典型应用场景，重点探讨光计算在光信号处理、网络智能优化、通感一体及智算体系等领域的融合路径，揭示其在构建新型信息基础设施中的潜在价值与发展方向。

关键词：下一代光网络；光计算；新型信息基础设施

Abstract: Optical computing, as a novel computing paradigm utilizing photons for information processing, is emerging as a key enabling technology for next-generation optical networks due to inherent advantages including high parallelism, low power consumption, and large bandwidth. The technological evolution of optical computing can be analyzed through dual perspectives of architectural forms and system hierarchy, with critical supporting elements and integration paradigms systematically summarized. Typical application scenarios in next-generation optical networks demonstrate optical computing's integration pathways in optical signal processing, network intelligence optimization, integrated sensing-communication, and intelligent computing systems. These developments reveal significant potential value and clarify future directions for constructing advanced information infrastructure.

Keywords: next-generation optical network; optical computing; new information infrastructure