An Introduction to Photonic Switching Fabrics [Paperback]

In response to the increasing interest in developing photonic switching fabrics, this book gives an overview of the many technologies from a systems designer's perspective. Optically transparent devices, optical logic devices, and optical hardware are all discussed in detail and set into a systems context.
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated, the work will provide a foundation for the field, especially as broadband services are more fully developed.In response to the increasing interest in developing photonic switching fabrics, this book gives an overview of the many technologies from a systems designer's perspective. Optically transparent devices, optical logic devices, and optical hardware are all discussed in detail and set into a systems context.
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated, the work will provide a foundation for the field, especially as broadband services are more fully developed.1. Introduction.- 2. Optically Transparent Devices.- 3. Optically Transparent Systems.- 4. Optical Logic Devices.- 5. Free-Space Optical Hardware.- 6. Photonic Switching Architectures Based on Logic Devices (Free-Space Digital Optics).Springer Book Archives