From Slow Start to Warp Speed : Congestion Control Tales of QUIC and TCP

Authors

  • Vaishnavi Gandhi  New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
  • Guna Khambhammettu  New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
  • Ritikaa Kailas  New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org//10.32628/CSEIT2390664

Keywords:

Network Optimization, Dynamic Network Conditions, TCP, QUIC, Congestion Control, Loss Detection

Abstract

This study explores how QUIC and TCP manage network congestion and handle packet loss. Examining TCP's slow start, congestion avoidance, and loss detection, it compares them with QUIC's Cubic algorithm and proactive retransmission. Through meticulous experiments, we assess the performance of TCP and QUIC, revealing insights into their adaptability to dynamic network conditions. Challenges encountered inform potential improvements for both protocols, offering valuable insights for network optimization.

References

  1. Iyengar, J., Ed. and M. Thomson, Ed., "QUIC: A UDP-Based Multiplexed and Secure Transport", RFC 9000, DOI 10.17487/RFC9000, May 2021, <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc9000>.
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Published

2024-01-04

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Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

[1]
Vaishnavi Gandhi, Guna Khambhammettu, Ritikaa Kailas, " From Slow Start to Warp Speed : Congestion Control Tales of QUIC and TCP, IInternational Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 10, Issue 1, pp.15-23, January-February-2024. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT2390664