Title :
Key enabling optical technologies for future networks
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonic Transp. Network Labs., Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
The recent advances in PLC technologies warrant the realization of optical path networking, and new cutting-edge technologies such as super-continuum optical sources and photonic crystal fibers are now emerging to play important roles.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical logic; photonic crystals; photonic switching systems; cutting-edge technologies; future networks; optical path networking; optical technologies; photonic crystal fibers; planar lightwave circuit; super-continuum optical sources; Acoustic reflection; Crosstalk; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Optical receivers; Optical reflection; Optical transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248132
