Title :
Tunable lasers in optical networks
Author :
Buus, Jens ; Murphy, Edmond J.
Author_Institution :
Gayton Photonics, UK
Abstract :
Tunable lasers have been the subject of considerable interest ever since the start of the wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) revolution. In this paper, we bring together views on tunable lasers from different types of companies in the value chain, from operators to laser manufacturers. The purpose of the paper is to give an overview of the state of the art in both deployment and development, as well as to try to predict trends over the coming years.
Keywords :
laser tuning; optical fibre networks; optical transmitters; wavelength division multiplexing; optical fiber communication; optical networks; optical transmitters; tunable lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; Fiber lasers; Intelligent networks; Laser noise; Laser tuning; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical packet switching; Optical tuning; Tunable circuits and devices; Wavelength division multiplexing; Laser tuning; optical fiber communication; optical transmitters; wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2005.859839
