Title :
Optical transmission and switching technologies for broadband telecommunication networks
Author_Institution :
Bell Northern Res. Ltd., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Advances in optical devices for applications in broadband telecommunication networks were discussed. Starting with basic optical fibers, semiconductor lasers, and photodetectors, the author covered optical devices for coherent optical communications, optical amplifiers, and optical switching as well as optical passive devices. In addition, advances in optical transmission and switching systems made possible by the evolving optical technologies were discussed as well as their impact on the viability of the broadband telecommunication network.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; optical fibres; optical links; optical switches; photodetectors; semiconductor junction lasers; broadband telecommunication networks; coherent optical communications; optical amplifiers; optical fibers; optical passive devices; optical switching; optical technologies; optical transmission; photodetectors; semiconductor lasers; Communication switching; Fiber lasers; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Photodetectors; Semiconductor lasers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Telecommunication switching;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1991. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
London, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0144-7
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1991.175023
