Optical Network - Systems, Devices and Networking Technology

Author: Wei Leiping Zhang Chengliang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is a specialized technical publication on optical networks, covering the technologies, standards, and engineering applications of third-generation optical networks. The book consists of 19 chapters, including: Overview, Optical Fibers and Cables, Active Optical Devices, Passive Optical Devices, Transmission Damage in Optical Amplification Systems, SDH Transmission Networks, Wavelength Division Multiplexing Transmission Systems, Optical Transport Network Structures, Network Protection and Restoration, Optical Transport Network Node Interfaces, Optical Transport Network Functions, Optical Transport Network Physical Layer Interfaces, Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing and Optical Cross-Connection, Optical Transport Network Performance, Optical Transport Network Management, Optical Internet, Automatic Switched Optical Networks, High-Speed Optical System Design and Engineering Considerations, Optical Network Testing, etc. The book provides comprehensive content, detailed discussions, clear explanations, strong readability, and a balance between theory and practice. It is suitable for various levels of engineering and management personnel in the communication industry for learning and reference in their work, as well as for students and faculty in telecommunication and information engineering programs at communication universities.