Title :
Broadcasting a single wavelength over a WDM network
Author :
Woodward, S.L. ; Feuer, M.D. ; Lam, C.F. ; Boroditsky, M. ; Stiff, A.D.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs-Res., Middletown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a wavelength-division-multiplexed network in which one wavelength is used for broadcast signals, while other wavelengths are used for switched signals. A novel device-the Bragg tap-is demonstrated.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication signalling; wavelength division multiplexing; Bragg tap; broadcast signals; broadcasting; single wavelength WDM network; switched signals; wavelength-division-multiplexed network; Broadcasting; Communication switching; Electronic mail; High speed optical techniques; Multimedia communication; Optical crosstalk; Optical transmitters; Quadrature phase shift keying; Telephony; WDM networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
