The third edition of Optical Networks continues to be the authoritative source of information on optical network technologies and techniques. Component and transmission are discussed in detail with an emphasis on practical network problems that affect organizations as they evaluate, deploy or develop optical networks. New updates are introduced in this rapidly changing technology. These updates include sections on plug-in optical transceivers, ROADM (reconfigurable optical addition / drop multiplexer) and electronic dispersion compensation. Current standards updates, such as G.709 OTN, as well as, those of GPON, EPON and BPON are presented. Extensive discussions on multimode fiber with additional sections on glass and plastic photonic fibers as well as wide coverage of Ethernet and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).

This book clearly explains all the information difficult to find in architecture, control and administration. It serves as your guide at every step of the optical network - from planning to execution through ongoing maintenance. This book is your key to an in-depth understanding of practical optical networks.

• In-depth coverage of optimization, design and management of components and transmission of optical networks.

• Full of examples, figures and sets of problems to help in the development of reliable and fast networks.

• Focuses on practical, network-specific issues: everything you need to know to implement optical solutions currently available.