Title :
Applications of sub-wavelength optical networks
Author_Institution :
Intune Networks, Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
This paper firstly provides an overview and definition of what sub-wavelength optical networks are, by introducing the concept of shared wavelengths. A qualitative description is then given on what the value of such a network is, particularly in terms of network simplification. Like any other network approach, sub-wavelength optical networks will have application sweet spots. The remainder of the paper discusses a variety of applications and summarises the type of applications that sub-wavelength optical networks are most suitable for. Finally, it is proposed that these type of networks could become mainstream in the future given the ongoing conversion of traditional carrier networks into large computer networks that form database and data warehouse structures normally seen inside a data centre. These will be used for digital media content and next generation cloud applications.
Keywords :
computer networks; data warehouses; optical fibre networks; wavelength assignment; carrier networks; computer networks; data warehouse structures; digital media content; network simplification; next generation cloud applications; shared wavelengths; subwavelength optical networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Optical transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Network Design and Modeling (ONDM), 2012 16th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Colchester
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1440-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1441-1
DOI :
10.1109/ONDM.2012.6210214