Wdma Optical Networks

Aims to strengthen the reader's understanding of WDMA optical network technology, and teach how to better select and design reliable all-optical telecom networks. The style is aimed at WDMA network specialists and non-experts alike, the authors summarizing recent advances. Telecom operators and service providers responsible for designing new, or improving existing WDMA networks could use this reference to expand their knowledge of the following: key network architectures, including LLN, Manhattan, Shuffle, De Bruijn, Gemmet, Matrix, Swift, Starnet, and more; how to employ an effective method of network organization based on traffic demands, and how to choose the best network carriers for your particular service; and important reliability and reconfigurability problems, as well as critical routing strategies and transmission protocols.