Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective

Optical fiber is set to exceed the sales of copper fiber in the near future. This change has been initiated by the need to efficiently move large volumes of multimedia content over long distances. Video on demand, online gaming (XBOX 360 and Playstation 3), and HD personal video conferences insist upon non-stop fast, efficient, and dependable network service. Optical networks have extremely flexible infrastructures that can handle lots of information at faster rates while optical switching and redundant fibers aid against delivery failure... The 3e of Optical Networks will continue be the market leader with its enormous depth and breadth of coverage. Architecture, design, and management are completely covered at both the transmission and component levels. Essential updates throughout the book include discussions of aggregation and transport of broadband traffic, especially IPTV (TV over the Internet), and new design examples for metro and long haul traffic.