Optical Networks

In the 1970s, optical networking started with high-speed LANs/MANs. In the 1980s, single-wavelength optical communications using SONET/SDH arrived to replace microwave links. However, single-wavelength links couldn't utilize the huge bandwidth of optical fibers, leading to the use of wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) for concurrent transmission over multiple wavelengths, increasing the available bandwidth significantly. Today, optical networking has become an indispensable part of telecommunication networks at all hierarchical levels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Optical networking emerged in the 1970s with the advent of lasers and optical fibers, initially focusing on high-speed LANs/MANs. However, as the bandwidth requirements for digital telephony increased, the technology for single-wavelength optical communications using SONET/SDH became crucial in the 1980s to replace inadequate intercity microwave links. While single-wavelength links could not fully leverage the vast bandwidth of optical fibers, the demand for bandwidth continued to soar. This led to the development of wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM), which allowed concurrent transmission over multiple wavelengths, significantly increasing the available bandwidth.

Today, optical networking has become an indispensable component of telecommunication networks across all hierarchical levels. The book Optical Networks offers a comprehensive graduate-level presentation of optical networks, encompassing the past, present, and future developments with a unique blend of breadth and depth. Organized into four parts and three appendices, the book provides an overview and enabling technologies in two chapters, delves into single-wavelength optical networks in three chapters, explores various forms of WDM optical networks in four chapters, and concludes with selected topics in six chapters, covering contemporary and emerging topics.

Designed as a comprehensive all-in-one text for beginning graduate students as well as final-year undergraduate students, Optical Networks also serves as a valuable resource for R&D engineers seeking to refresh their basics and delve into emerging areas of optical networking. With its comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information, the book is a valuable tool for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of optical networks.

Weight: 1372g
Dimension: 191 x 247 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192890481