• DocumentCode
    1127911
  • Title

    Transparent single-mode fiber optical networks

  • Author

    Payne, D.B. ; Stern, J.R.

  • Author_Institution
    British Telecom Research Laboratories, Martlesham Heath, UK
  • Volume
    4
  • Issue
    7
  • fYear
    1986
  • fDate
    7/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    864
  • Lastpage
    869
  • Abstract
    For the first time in the history of communications technology, single-mode fiber offers the possibility of truly transparent communications systems. In this paper we consider the application of single-mode fiber technology to optical networks and the evolution of the technology to all optical networks based on space or wavelength switching. Also discussed is the progress towards some early experimental networks.
  • Keywords
    LANs; Local-area network (LAN); Networks; Optical fiber communication; All-optical networks; Costs; Optical devices; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical receivers; Power generation economics; Space technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Lightwave Technology, Journal of
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0733-8724
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/JLT.1986.1074812
  • Filename
    1074812
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1127911