Optical Networking And Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)

Muralikrishna Gandluru, Ohio State University

Abstract:

This paper deals with the twin concepts of optical networking and dense wavelength division multiplexing. The paper talks about the various optical network architectures and the various components of an all-optical network like Optical Amplifiers, Optical Add/Drop Multiplexors, Optical Splitters etc. Important optical networking concepts like wavelength routing and wavelength conversion are explained in detail. Finally this paper deals with industry related issues like the gap between research and the industry, current and projected market for optical networking & DWDM equipment and future direction of research in this field.
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Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
1.1 Optical Networking
1.2 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
2. DWDM SYSTEM
2.1 Optical Transmission Principles
2.2 Network Classification
2.3 Optical Amplifiers
2.4 Synchronization
2.5 Security
3. DWDM COMPONENTS
4. OPTICAL NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
4.1 Virtual Topology
4.2 Optical Layer and Higher Layer Interface
5. DWDM ARCHITECTURE
5.1 ATM over DWDM
5.2 IP over DWDM
6. WAVELENGTH ROUTING IN OPTICAL NETWORKS
6.1 Efficient Routing Algorithms
7. WAVELENGTH CONVERSION IN OPTICAL NETWORKS
7.1 Wavelength Conversion related Algorithms
8. MARKET SCOPE AND COMPANY PROFILE
8.1 Ciena Corporation
8.2 Lucent Corporation
8.3 Sycamore Networks
8.4 Ericsson's ERION
SUMMARY
REFERENCES
LIST OF ACRONYMS
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