Title :
Numerical investigation on wide geographical networks based on N × 40 Gb/s transmission
Author :
Matera, F. ; Eramo, V. ; Pizzinat, A. ; Schiffini, A. ; Guglielmucci, M. ; Settembre, M.
Author_Institution :
Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, Roma, Italy
Abstract :
In this work we have studied the problem of the lightpath assignment in a European network taking into account the transmission impairments due to the N × 40 Gb/s systems. The techniques of the dispersion management and of the hybrid Raman/EDFA amplification have been considered.
Keywords :
Q-factor; Raman lasers; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network management; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; 40 Gbit/s; European network; Gb/s transmission; dispersion management; hybrid Raman/EDFA amplification; lightpath assignment; transmission impairments; wide geographical networks; Chirp; Chromatic dispersion; Delta modulation; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fiber gratings; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Pulse amplifiers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036276
