Title :
An Optimal Algorithm to Fairly Distribute WDM Signals Using Finite Combinations of Discrete Optical Splitters
Author_Institution :
OpVista lnc., Milpitas, CA
Abstract :
The author describes a network planning algorithm to distribute multi-wavelength WDM optical signals fairly to receivers of different sensitivities in a broadcast-and-select environment with optimal system performance.
Keywords :
optical beam splitters; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network planning; wavelength division multiplexing; broadcast-and-select environment; discrete optical splitters; multiwavelength WDM optical signals; network planning algorithm; optimal algorithm; optimal system performance; Broadcasting; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Spine; Stimulated emission; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348457
