Abstract
The success of optical WDM networks depends heavily on the available optical device technology. This chapter is intended as an introduction to some of the optical device issues in WDM networks. It discusses the basic principles of optical transmission in fiber, and reviews the current state of the art in optical device technology.
Type
Publication
Optical WDM Networks: Principles and Practice
Byrav Ramamurthy
Professor & PI
My research areas include optical and wireless networks, peer-to-peer networks for multimedia streaming, network security and telecommunications. My research work is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA, AT&T Corporation, Agilent Tech., Ciena, HP and OPNET Inc.