Title :
Scaling Packet Networks and Routers Using Optics
Author :
Neilson, David T.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent, Holmdel
Abstract :
Data networks face significant scaling challenges. We will discuss how fast optical switching can both enhance the scalability of core routers and allow adaptive bandwidth circuit switching for more efficient use of the optical network.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical switches; packet radio networks; telecommunication network routing; adaptive bandwidth circuit switching; core routers; data networks; optical network; optical switching; scaling packet networks; High speed optical techniques; Optical computing; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical transmitters; Photonics; Switching circuits; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452920
