Wdm Optical Networks  (English, Paperback, Murthy Ram C. Siva)

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and wavelength routing are rapidly becoming the technologies-of-choice in network infrastructure to meet the tremendous bandwidth demand of the new millennium. They are also receiving increasing attention from the telecom-munications industry, network operators and research communities all over the world. The purpose of this book is to provide students, researchers and practising engineers with an expert guide to the fundamental concepts, issues and state-of-the-art developments in wave-length routed WDM optical networks.

A unique approach of the book is that it relies extensively on real-world exam-ples and draws on the latest research to cover optical network design and provisioning in far greater depth than any other book. Moreover, the chapter-end exercise problems add strength to the book.

Intended as a textbook for a senior undergraduate and graduate-level course in optical networks or high-speed networks, it will be invaluable to professionals in the field of computer networking and also to researchers and technical managers involved with the design or implementation of advanced WDM networks.