Title :
Demonstration of photonic packet-switched ring network with optically transparent nodes
Author :
Cai, Ying ; Fortenberry, Rance M. ; Tucker, Rodney S.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Res. Lab., Melbourne Univ., Parkville, Vic., Australia
Abstract :
We demonstrate the operation of a photonic packet-switched ring network using optically transparent nodes. The demonstration uses three nodes, comprising one control node and two remote nodes. The control node supervises the network and provides optical carriers for all inter-node communications. Operating protocols for this class of network are discussed.<>
Keywords :
local area networks; optical links; packet switching; protocols; transparency; control node; inter-node communications; operating protocols; optical carriers; optically transparent nodes; photonic packet-switched ring network; remote nodes; All-optical networks; Bandwidth; Communication switching; Communication system control; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical modulation; Optical packet switching; Optical transmitters; Protocols;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
