Title :
Role and opportunities of photonics in future networks (Invited)
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ. Furo-Cho, Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
Relying solely on IP convergence is not the best approach in creating future bandwidth-abundant video-centric networks. Extending optical path layer technologies will be critical in cost-effectively creating networks.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical communication; IP convergence; bandwidth-abundant video-centric networks; optical path layer technologies; photonics; Bandwidth; Costs; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Optical switches; Photonics; Protection; Routing; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Society Winter Topicals Meeting Series (WTM), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Majorca
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5240-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5241-5
DOI :
10.1109/PHOTWTM.2010.5421983
