Principle and Application of DWDM Technology

Author: Jin Mingye
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book consists of Chapters 0 to 12 and an appendix. Chapter 0 briefly introduces the architecture of global communication networks, existing problems and crises, as well as development trends and prospects. Chapter 1 introduces the characteristics and basic principles of DWDM, the concept and classification of DWDM networks, and explains the technical differences between the WDM and DWDM concepts. Chapter 2 introduces the network structure, features, and medium access control protocols (MAC) of broadcast and selective DWDM networks. Chapter 3 covers the structure of wavelength-routing DWDM networks, routing and wavelength assignment issues, node wavelength conversion problems, and multi-fiber network design issues. Chapter 4 introduces the concepts and methods of virtual topology design in DWDM networks. Chapter 5 discusses the experimental network situations of wavelength-routing DWDM networks. Chapter 6 covers the survivability and protection issues of DWDM networks. Chapter 7 introduces the control and management problems of DWDM networks. Chapter 8 discusses the QoS issues of optical networks and an overview of automatic switching optical networks (ASON) technology. Chapter 9 introduces the concept, architecture, and routing algorithms of IPoverDWDM networks. Chapter 10 provides an introduction to the concept and key technologies of optical packet switching networks. Chapter 11 briefly introduces the standard development and product situations of DWDM. Chapter 12 covers the application situations of DWDM technology. The appendix provides a simple introduction to the relevant mathematical knowledge required for reading this book. Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology is an effective method to completely solve the bandwidth crisis by utilizing existing fiber resources. Starting from the basic principles of DWDM technology, this book introduces DWDM network technology, applications, and commercialization in an accessible manner from a network perspective. It also provides a brief analysis of the main trends and key issues in the future development of DWDM technology. The book also includes recent research achievements in DWDM technology. This book is suitable for technical personnel engaged in optical communication research and engineering design, as well as for university and college students and teachers as teaching materials or reference books.