Title :
Wavelength conversion in future WDM optical transport networks
Author :
Garnot, M. ; Jourdan, A. ; Masetti, F. ; Sotom, M.
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res. Centre, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
This paper describes the advantages introduced by wavelength conversion in the design, implementation and management of future WDM optical networks and nodes. We describe the routing and wavelength assignment process in a WDM network and then we will demonstrate the major advantages introduced by wavelength conversion, mainly regarding the dimensioning aspects but also including considerations on the physical and management issues.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical frequency conversion; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM optical networks; WDM optical transport networks; management issues; wavelength assignment process; wavelength conversion; Costs; High speed optical techniques; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical wavelength conversion; Telecommunication traffic; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Applications of Lasers in Materials Processing/Broadband Optical Networks/Smart Pixels/Optical MEMs and Their Applications. IEEE/LEOS 1996 Summer Topical Meetings:
Conference_Location :
Keystone, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3175-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1996.540706
