Optical Networking

This up-to-date collection of research papers from the field of optical network design comprises the proceedings of the 11th Tyrrhenian Workshop on Digital Communications held in Italy, September 1999. Contributions from internationally renowned experts provide the reader with an insight into the design aspects of modern optical networking at the protocol, system and device levels. Subjects are self-contained and reflect the focused views of those who participate in active research in this field. Contributors give their personal opinions and answer questions on the following topics: - Boundaries of the Optical Network Layer in Future Communications Networks. - Management of the Optical Network Layer. - Fiber, Optoelectronic and Integrated-Optic Devices and Components for Switched/Unswitched Optical Networks. - System Technologies in the Networking Scenario. - Switching and Access: Switched WANs, Switched/Unswitched LANs. Expertise and experience combine in this volume to provide a current overview of recent advances in the field. This instructive volume will help readers follow the current research literature and improve their own research.