WDM Optical Networks - Concepts, Design and Algorithms (Hardcover)

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and wavelength routing are rapidly becoming the technologies of choice in network infrastructure that must accommodate unprecedented, accelerating demand for bandwidth. WDM Optical Networks: Concepts, Design, and Algorithms is a systematic, up-to-date introduction to the fundamental concepts, challenges, and state-of-the-art developments in WDM optical networks. The authors rely extensively on real-world examples, and draw on the latest research to cover optical network design and provisioning in far greater depth than any other book. KEY TOPICS:The authors begin by reviewing the compelling advantages of WDM technology, including increased usable bandwidth, reduced processing cost, protocol transparency, and more efficient failure handling. They present detailed, example-driven coverage of WDM network architecture; wavelength routing and rerouting algorithms; and virtual topology design and reconfiguration. The book offers advanced design and provisioning techniques for ensuring network survivability; and presents detailed introductions to advanced optical multicast routing, as well as next-generation IP-over-WDM optical Internets. MARKET:For every network engineer, technical manager, researcher, and student involved with the design or implementation of advanced WDM networks.