Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective

Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar Sivarajan, Galen Sasaki

Morgan Kaufmann, Nov 27, 2009 - Computers - 928 pages

Optical Networks, Third Edition continues to be the authoritative source for information on optical networking technologies and techniques. Componentry and transmission are discussed in detail with emphasis on practical networking issues that affect organizations as they evaluate, deploy, or develop optical networks. New updates in this rapidly changing technology are introduced. These updates include sections on pluggable optical transceivers, ROADM (reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer), and electronic dispersion compensation. Current standards updates such as G.709 OTN, as well as, those for GPON, EPON, and BPON are featured. Expanded discussions on multimode fiber with additional sections on photonic crystal and plastic fibers, as well as expanded coverage of Ethernet and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).

This book clearly explains all the hard-to-find information on architecture, control and management. It serves as your guide at every step of optical networking-- from planning to implementation through ongoing maintenance. This book is your key to thoroughly understanding practical optical networks.

• In-depth coverage of optimization, design, and management of the components and transmission of optical networks
• Filled with examples, figures, and problem sets to aid in development of dependable, speedy networks
• Focuses on practical, networking-specific issues: everything you need to know to implement currently available optical solutions

Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Optical Networks: 1
• Technology: 45
• Networks: 367
• Appendix A Acronyms: 747
• Appendix B Symbols and Parameters: 757
• Appendix C Standards: 761
• Appendix D Wave Equations: 765
• Appendix E Pulse Propagation in Optical Fiber: 769
• Appendix F Nonlinear Polarization: 779
• Appendix G Multilayer ThinFilm Filters: 781
• Appendix H Random Variables and Processes: 789
• Appendix I Receiver Noise Statistics: 795
• Appendix J Asynchronous Transfer Mode: 801
• Bibliography: 809
• Index: 845

About the author

Rajiv Ramaswami worked on optical networks for fifteen years from research to commercial deployment and is currently a vice president at Cisco. He is an IEEE Fellow, a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Madras, and received a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.

Kumar N. Sivarajan worked on optical, wireless and telecommunication networks for ten years in academia and research labs before cofounding the optical networking company, Tejas Networks, Bangalore, in 2000. He has a B.Tech. degree from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. from Caltech, Pasadena.

Galen Sasaki worked on optical networks for sixteen years in academia and is an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii. He has a BS degree from the University of Hawaii and MS and Ph.D degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective; Morgan Kaufmann series in networking; The Morgan Kaufmann series in networking Optical networks
• Authors: Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar Sivarajan, Galen Sasaki
• Edition: 3
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann, 2009
• ISBN: 0080920721, 9780080920726
• Length: 928 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Networking / General; Technology & Engineering / Optics; Technology & Engineering / Telecommunications