Optical Switching Networks

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 244 pages
• Published by: Cambridge University Press
• Edition: 1st Edition February 11, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0521868009
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0521868006
• Book Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
Optical Switching Networks describes all the major switching paradigms developed for modern optical networks, discussing their operation, advantages, disadvantages and implementation. Following a review of the evolution of optical WDM networks, an overview of the future trends out. The latest developments in optical access, local, metropolitan, and wide area networks are covered, including detailed technical descriptions of generalized multiprotocol label switching, waveband switching, photonic slot routing, optical flow, burst and packet switching. The convergence of optical and wireless access networks is also discussed, as are the IEEE 802.17 Resilient Packet Ring and IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet passive optical network standards and their WDM upgraded derivatives. The feasibility, challenges and potential of next-generation optical networks are described in a survey of state-of-the-art optical networking testbeds. Animations showing how the key optical switching techniques work are available via the web, as are lecture slides (www.cambridge.org/9780521868006).

Book Description
Describes the major switching paradigms developed for modern optical networks, discussing their operation, advantages, disadvantages and implementation. Includes the latest developments in optical access, local, metropolitan, and wide area networks. The feasibility, challenges and potential of next-generation optical networks are described. Animations and lecture slides available online (www.cambridge.org/9780521868006).