Title :
Demonstration of programmable optical multicasting in a regional/metro area network
Author :
Lam, Cedric F. ; Boroditsky, Misha ; Feuer, Mark D. ; Frigo, Nicholas J. ; Desai, Bhavesh ; Kang, Jin
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs-Res., Middletown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a novel optical multicast network using a wavelength-selective optical cross-connect and a multiwavelength optical source. The system allows wavelength-division-multiplexing optical sources to be separately maintained by a service provider and remotely modulated by an independent content provider. In our demonstration, a multiwavelength optical source and a common modulator are shared among the users receiving the multicast signal.
Keywords :
metropolitan area networks; multicast communication; optical fibre networks; optical modulation; telecommunication signalling; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; common modulator; independent content provider; metro area network; multicast signal; multiwavelength optical source; optical multicast network; programmable optical multicasting; regional area network; remotely modulated; service provider; wavelength-division-multiplexing optical sources; wavelength-selective optical cross-connect; Costs; Frequency; Intelligent networks; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber networks; Optical modulation; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Telecommunication traffic; Unicast;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
