Special Edition Using Optical Networks

Description

• Copyright 2002
• Edition: 1st

• Book
• ISBN-10: 0-7897-2581-9
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-2581-3

Written from the computer networking perspective, this book's foundation is laid upon a comparison of the roles of optical networks in telecommunications to other types of networks, theory behind light propagation, and processes of modulation and demodulation of digital signals. First- and second-generation optical networks, including SONET, WDM, OTDM, and CDMA networks, are described with routing techniques and troubleshooting solutions, as are more recent developments such as multiplexing, cross connects, and core optical switching. Also, a full chapter devoted to managing optical networks covers performance, fault, safety, deploying, and troubleshooting for the enterprise manager.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. AN OVERVIEW OF OPTICAL NETWORKS.

1. Introduction to Optical Networks.
2. Fiber-Optic Technology.
3. Components of Optical Networks I.
4. Components of Optical Networks II.
5. Modulation and Demodulation.

II. THE EVOLUTION AND ARCHITECTURE OF OPTICAL NETWORKS.

6. Optical Fiber Fabrication, Power Launching, and Coupling.
7. System Parameters and Design Considerations.
8. Generations of Optical Networks.
9. Synchronous Optical Networks.
10. Second-Generation Optical Networks.
11. Broadcast and Select Topologies.
12. Routing in WDM Networks.
13. The Optical Access Network.
14. Optical Switching Networks.

III. MANAGING OPTICAL NETWORKS.

15. Virtual Topology Networks.
16. Managing Optical Networks.
17. Current Trends and Technologies.

Appendixes.

Appendix A: Theories Related to Optics.
Appendix B: Theories in Communication.
Appendix C: Glossary.

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