Title :
All-optical packet routing in AWG-based wavelength routing networks using an out-of-band optical label
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We described all-optical packet routing in an AWG-based network using an out-of-band optical label. We also presented our approach for improving wavelength utilization for the out-of-band optical label switching technique in WDM optical networks.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; multiprotocol label switching; optical fibre networks; packet switching; routing protocols; wavelength division multiplexing; AWG-based network; WDM optical networks; all-optical packet routing; arrayed waveguide grating; out-of band optical label switching technique; out-of-band optical label; wavelength utilization; Distributed feedback devices; Fiber lasers; Intelligent networks; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036314
