Title :
The role for wavelength routed optical networks in telecommunications and computing applications
Author :
Chidgey, P.J. ; Hill, G.R. ; Hawker, I.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom. Res. Lab., Ipswich, UK
fDate :
5/14/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors outline the aspects of wavelength routing in the context of both telecommunications and computer networks. Experimental results on network range and the use of both semiconductor and fibre based optical amplifiers to extend both the range and splitting capability are presented. Finally the use of active optical devices, for example amplifiers, to provide network switching functions are discussed
Keywords :
computer networks; frequency division multiplexing; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical links; optical switches; active optical devices; computer networks; fibre based optical amplifiers; network range; network switching functions; star network topology; telecommunications; wavelength multiplexing; wavelength routed optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Connection and Switching Networks for Communication and Computing, IEE Colloquium on
