Title :
The optical Internet: architectures and protocols for the global infrastructure of tomorrow
Author :
Moral, Antonio Rodriguez ; Bonenfant, Paul ; Krishnaswamy, Murali
fDate :
7/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We present a high-level overview of the current state of the network architectures, protocols, and technologies that will serve as the seed for the optical Internet. We further propose that a two-way ripple effect of technologies penetrating from the edge to the core and vice versa, and the associated transformations that result, represent the keys to unlock the full potential of an optical Internet
Keywords :
Internet; optical fibre networks; global infrastructure; interconnection models; network architectures; network infrastructure; network technologies; optical Internet; optical components; optical networks; protocols; service models; IP networks; Innovation management; Multiprotocol label switching; Next generation networking; Optical fiber networks; Protocols; Stimulated emission; Technological innovation; Wavelength division multiplexing; Web and internet services;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
