Title :
A precompetitive consortium on wide-band all-optical networks
Author :
Alexander, Stephen B. ; Bondurant, R.S. ; Byrne, Donal ; Chan, Vincent W S ; Finn, Steven G. ; Gallager, Robert ; Glance, Bernard S. ; Haus, Hermann A. ; Humblet, Pierre ; Jain, Raj ; Kaminow, Ivan P. ; Karol, Mark ; Kennedy, Robert S. ; Kirby, Alan ; Le,
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
The technical core of a precompetitive consortium formed by AT&T, DEC, and MIT to study the technology, architecture and applications of wideband all-optical networks of local to national (or international) extent is described. A general introduction to all-optical networks is given, and some proposed applications are discussed. The architecture, technology and testbed portions of this effort are described
Keywords :
broadband networks; optical communication equipment; optical links; AT&T; DEC; MIT; optical fibre links; precompetitive consortium; wide-band all-optical networks; wideband optical networks; All-optical networks; Bonding; Frequency conversion; High speed optical techniques; Optical fiber networks; Optical frequency conversion; Optical network units; Stimulated emission; Submillimeter wave technology; Wideband;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
