Download or read book Photonic Networks, Optical Technology and Infrastructure written by D. W. Faulkner and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All optical networks offer new possibilities for high bandwidth applications. New techniques are demonstrated for optical switching and network management for complex optical networks. WDM systems allow upgrading of the backbone optical network. This work explores the current state of research and future developments of optical network technology and applications. Photonic networks are discussed from a variety of viewpoints, including network analysis, modelling and simulation, active and passive devices, as well as packaging.