Title :
Key functional blocks of optical transport networks
Author :
Jourdan, B. ; Bruyere, F. ; Chiaroni, D. ; Berthelon, L. ; Lavigne, B. ; Bonno, P. ; Beylat, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Center, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
Summar form only given. This paper will review the latest research achievements in the field of optical routing and switching systems, as well as the related status of enabling technologies for space and wavelength switching, as well as optical regeneration.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical repeaters; optical switches; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; key functional blocks; optical regeneration; optical routing; optical switching systems; optical transport networks; review; space switching; wavelength switching; Collaboration; Liquid crystals; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical packet switching; Repeaters; Space technology; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766410
