Optical Switching [Hardcover]

While much has been published on the subject in individual articles, this text is the first to cohesively present optical switching in a single book. The three authors examine and discuss all the challenges involved in the commercialization of optical switching. Readers are brought up to date with the latest advances in research as well as the technological hurdles that researchers.PREFACE.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS.

1 Introduction.

1.1 The Evolution of Optical Networks.

1.1.1 Broadcast-and-Select Networks.

1.1.2 Wavelength-Routed Networks.

1.2 View of the Current Network.

1.3 Optical Networking.

1.4 Switching in Optical Networks.

1.4.1 Optical Switching.

1.4.2 Opaque Switching.

1.4.3 Challenges for Optical Switching.

1.5 Optical Switching Paradigms.

References.

2 Optical Switches.

2.1 Parameters Used for Switch Performance Evaluation.

2.2 Applications of Optical Switches.

2.2.1 Optical Crossconnects.

2.2.2 Protection and Restoration.

2.2.3 Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing.

2.2.4 Optical Signal Monitoring.

2.2.5 Network Provisioning.

2.3 Optical Switch Fabrics.

2.3.1 Optomechanical Switches.

2.3.2 Optical Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (Optical MEMS).

2.3.3 Electro-Optic Switches.

2.3.4 Thermo-Optic Switches.

2.3.5 Liquid-Crystal Switches.

2.3.6 Bubble Switches.

2.3.7 Acousto-Optic Switches.

2.3.8 Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Switches.

2.3.9 All-OlÃ-