Optically Amplified WDM Networks

John Zyskind, Atul Srivastava

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9780080960982
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

With the advent of wavelength routing and dynamic, reconfigurable optical networks, new demands are being made in the design and operation of optical amplifiers. This book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive review of optical amplifier technology in the context of these recent advances in the field. It demonstrates how to manage the trade-offs between amplifier design, network architecture and system management and operation.The book provides an overview of optical amplifiers and reconfigurable networks before examining in greater detail the issues of importance to network operators and equipment manufacturers, including 40G and 100G transmission. Optical amplifier design is fully considered, focusing on fundamentals, design solutions and amplifier performance limitations. Finally, the book discusses other emerging applications for optical amplifiers such as optical networks for high data rate systems, free space systems, long single span links and optical digital networks.This book will be of great value to R&D engineers, network and systems engineers, telecommunications service providers, component suppliers, industry analysts, network operators, postgraduate students, academics and anyone seeking to understand emerging trends in optical networks and the consequent changes in optical amplifier design, features and applications.- Provides an in depth and focused review of the new reconfigurable network architecture and its impact on optical amplifiers- Addresses 40G and 100G transmission and networking- Written by experts in the field with deep technical knowledge and practical experience of commercial practice and concerns

Table of contents

• Cover Image
• Table of Contents
• Front Matter
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Author Biographies
• Chapter 1. Optical Amplifiers for Next Generation WDM Networks: A Perspective and Overview
• Chapter 2. ROADM-Based Networks
• Chapter 3. Challenges and Opportunities in Future High-Capacity Optical Transmission Systems
• Chapter 4. EDFAs, Raman Amplifiers and Hybrid Raman/EDFAs
• Chapter 5. Dynamic and Static Gain Changes of Optical Amplifiers at ROADM Nodes
• Chapter 6. Mastering Power Transients—A Prerequisite for Future Optical Networks
• Chapter 7. Spectral Power Fluctuations in DWDM Networks Caused by Spectral-Hole Burning and Stimulated Raman Scattering
• Chapter 8. Amplifier Issues for Physical Layer Network Control
• Chapter 9. Advanced Amplifier Schemes in Long-Haul Undersea Systems
• Chapter 10. Challenges for Long-haul and Ultra-long-haul Dynamic Networks
• Chapter 11. Transport Solutions for Optically Amplified Networks
• Chapter 12. Optical Amplifier for Maintenance Friendly Fiber Networks
• Chapter 13. Low Cost Optical Amplifiers
• Chapter 14. Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers for Metro and Access Networks
• Chapter 15. Market Trends for Optical Amplifiers
• Index