Practical Guide to Optical Networks

Author: Eisen Peter
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book introduces the developing high-speed data transmission technology—optical network technology. By reading this book, you can understand the development trends of optical network technology. The book contains over one hundred illustrations and charts, vividly describing the current concepts and design of optical networks. It not only comprehensively introduces the basic knowledge of optical networks but also incorporates the latest relevant information. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the hardware and software of optical networks to SONET and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), with an easy-to-understand writing style. The book also includes detailed introductions to optical network products from well-known companies, including Cisco, Juniper, and Nortel Networks. If you want to explore the deep theoretical issues behind optical networks or gain practical experience with this technology, this book is the best choice.