Title :
Photonics for switching and routing
Author :
Neilson, David T.
Author_Institution :
Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, 791 Holmdel-Keyport Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733, USA, neilson@lucent.com
Abstract :
Packet switched networks face significant scaling challenges. We will discuss how fast wavelength switching can enable scaling of core routers and allow adaptive bandwidth circuit switching for a more efficient use of the optical network.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Communication switching; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Photonics; Routing; Switching circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4800968
