Multichannel networking and its applications

A practical approach to high-capacity networking based on wavelength-division multiplexing is described. The authors introduce the concepts and techniques on which optical multichannel networking is based, and show how it can be applied in a number of environments to benefit both the network user and operator. They include details of topology requirements, active node options, and the range of application areas for multichannel networks. For each application the features of optical multichannel networking that are of particular benefit to that area are highlighted