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Multiwavelength Optical Networks: A Layered Approach (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)

Multiwavelength Optical Networks: A Layered Approach (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Authors: Thomas E. Stern, Krishna Bala
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 766
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.7 x 2.5

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Dewey Decimal Number: 621.3827
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Written by leading authorities in optical networking, this book explores wide area wavelength-division multiplexing now that commercial deployment is at hand. After an overview of the enabling technology, the authors focus on methodologies for network analysis, control, design, and protection from a layered multiwavelength network architecture point of view. The book presents four architecture categories, in increasing order of complexity:

-- Shared channel networks, which use optical multiplexing and multiple access to provide multipoint connectivity on a static optical layer
-- Wavelength-routed networks, which use optical switching to provide point-to-point connectivity over a reconfigurable optical layer
Linear lightwave networks, which support multipoint connectivity over a reconfigurable optical layer
Hybrid, logically routed networks, using electronically switched overlays to provide virtual connectivity on a reconfigurable optical layer

Procedures for network control and design are covered for each category of network and are illustrated with examples. The emphasis here is on the fundamental role of available network resources--optical spectrum, fiber topology, and switching node and access station functionality--in determining network performance. Important topics covered are:

-- Multiplexing and multiple access in the optical domain
-- Effective techniques for physical layer simulation
-- Optical switch designs to circumvent component imperfections, plus coverage of optical layer packet switching
-- New and efficient algorithms for routing and wavelength assignment
-- Combining the advantages of optical transparency and electronic switching
-- Network survivability and fault recovery
-- Recent commercial trends in multiwavelength optical networking and practical deployment issues that may arise, including cost, flexibility, and performance tradeoffs


Customer Reviews:
5 out of 5 stars A well written book in the area of optical network.   July 6, 1999
23 out of 25 found this review helpful

A well written book in the area of multi-wavelength optical networks. The overview of the network gives reader a clear big picture. The detailed description in the aspects of multi-wavelength network analysis, design, control and fault management etc. allows reader to have a close look and a deeper understanding of the related technoloy, of the existing problems, of their near term solutions and of the long term development trend. A very helpful book in a time of rapid change in telecommunication industry pushed by the increasingly heavy data traffic demand.


5 out of 5 stars a good reference book   June 3, 1999
13 out of 17 found this review helpful

The authors with rich academic and industrial experience, give a very through navigation of the most recent optical network layer by layer. It is very good reference book for anyone who is interested in the optical communication area.


5 out of 5 stars Simply Outstanding Book   October 31, 1999
4 out of 29 found this review helpful

A real eye opener into the world of Networks and Network Management.




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