This handbook is an authoritative, comprehensive reference on optical networks, the backbone of today’s communication and information society. The book reviews the many underlying technologies that enable the global optical communications infrastructure, but also explains current research trends targeted towards continued capacity scaling and enhanced networking flexibility in support of an unabated traffic growth fueled by ever-emerging new applications.
The book is divided into four parts: Optical Subsystems for Transmission and Switching, Core Networks, Datacenter and Super-Computer Networking, and Optical Access and Wireless Networks.
Each chapter is written by world-renown experts that represent academia, industry, and international government and regulatory agencies. Every chapter provides a complete picture of its field, from entry-level information to a snapshot of the respective state-of-the-art technologies to emerging research trends, providing something useful for the novice who wants to get familiar with the field to the expert who wants to get a concise view of future trends.
Biswanath Mukherjee
Telecommunication networks Optical networks reference Optical communications Data-center networks 5G networks High-performance computers Submarine networks Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical transmission Optical switching
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“This handbook provides a broad perspective on the field. The editors have assembled an impressive list of authors who have made important contributions to their fields. This volume will provide a valuable look into today's optical networks.” (Dr. Robert W. Tkach, Director of Advanced Photonics Research, Nokia Bell Laboratories)
“This handbook is the most authoritative compendium of optical networking fundamentals, and provides both beginner and seasoned practitioners an instant guide to the latest technologies and best practices across applications ranging from core and access networks to datacenter and high performance computing networks.” (Vijay Vusirikala, Head of Network Architecture and Optical Engineering, Google, USA)“This will be the authority in handbooks of modern optical communications and networking, offering the fundamental knowledge to bridge a gap between physical and cyber layers.” (Shu Namiki, Research Director, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan)
“This handbook will be an extremely valuable addition to any serious professional or student in the field of optical networks. The handbook is edited and authored by prominent leading experts in the field, and it insightfully covers the wide gamut of important multidisciplinary topics.” (Alan Willner, University of Southern California, USA; past President of the IEEE Photonics Society and of the Optical Society of America (OSA))