Optical Fiber Networks

Routing algorithms for all-optical networks with power considerations: the unicast case
In this paper, we investigate the problem of routing connections in ail-optical networks while allowing for degradation of routed …
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Transparent vs. opaque vs. translucent wavelength-routed optical networks
This study evaluates the relative merits of three approaches (transparency, opacity, and translucency) for establishing calls in a …
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Wavelength conversion in WDM networking
Wavelength conversion has been proposed for use in wavelength-division multiplexed networks to improve efficiency. This study …
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Optical components for WDM lightwave networks
Recently, there has been growing interest in developing optical fiber networks to support the increasing bandwidth demands of …
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Minimizing the number of optical amplifiers needed to support a multi-wavelength optical LAN/MAN
Optical networks based on passive star couplers and employing wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) have been proposed for deployment …
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Elimination of all-optical cycles in wavelength-routed optical networks
A transparent (wide-area) wavelength-routed optical network may be constructed by using wavelength cross-connect switches connected …
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