Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective, Edition 4
About this ebook
Optical communications has undergone a sea change since the 3rd edition was published. The advent and rapid commercialization of high-speed coherent optics with advanced modulation formats completely changed the way network architecture and link design are conceived and implemented. All of these and more are now discussed in this 4th edition, offering a comprehensive view of a state-of-the-art optical network.
Changes to this edition include:
- Legacy protocols and systems that are being phased out are de-emphasized, and new trends, such as data-centric networks are added to bring current perspectives on optical communication and networks.
- Addresses the most recent trends especially in coherent systems, new fiber types, and Ethernet protocols, ROADMs, client interfaces, and coherent optics.
- Explores the significant advances in electronic chips, line systems, transmissions systems, client/short reach optics, subsea networks, and network design and architecture.
Covers advanced topics such as CDC ROADM, hybrid amplifiers, and 400G.
- Provides a practical perspective on optical networks written by experts with significant real-world industry experience.
- Every chapter updated with new descriptions and technological developments.
- Provides an excellent tool as both a reference for practitioners and textbook for students.
- Filled with examples, figures, and problem sets to aid in development of dependable, speedy networks.
About the author
Rajiv Ramaswami worked on optical networks for fifteen years from research to commercial deployment and is currently a vice president at Cisco. He is an IEEE Fellow, a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Madras, and received a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.
Kumar N. Sivarajan worked on optical, wireless and telecommunication networks for ten years in academia and research labs before cofounding the optical networking company, Tejas Networks, Bangalore, in 2000. He has a B.Tech. degree from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. from Caltech, Pasadena.
