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Advances in optical networking
Author(s) -
Papadimitriou G. I.,
Obaidat M. S.,
Pomportsis A. S.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of communication systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.344
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1099-1131
pISSN - 1074-5351
DOI - 10.1002/dac.522
Subject(s) - computer science , optical burst switching , optical networking , optical switch , optical performance monitoring , optical cross connect , optical transport network , optical amplifier , computer network , multiwavelength optical networking , optical communication , telecommunications , telecommunications network , network packet , packet switching , passive optical network , photonics , optical fiber , electronic engineering , wavelength division multiplexing , wavelength , fiber optic splitter , optoelectronics , optics , materials science , physics , engineering , laser , fiber optic sensor
An overview of optical networks is provided. An introduction into the area of optical networks, their abilities and characteristics and their place in today's communication technology are made. The various components that an optical network consists of are examined. These include examination of the structure and operation of optical fibres, optical transmitters and receivers, optical amplifiers and other related optical components. The various classes of optical networks—optical link networks, broadcast and select networks, wavelength‐routed networks, photonic packet‐switching networks and optical burst switching ones—are then explained. Finally, an examination of various trends in the optical networking area is made. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.