Benefits and challenges in transparent optical networks

Stefan Herbst; Joerg-Peter Elbers; Cornelius Fuerst; Helmut Griesser; Horst Wernz; Christoph Glingener

doi:10.1117/12.572975

25 October 2004 Benefits and challenges in transparent optical networks

Stefan Herbst, Joerg-Peter Elbers, Cornelius Fuerst, Helmut Griesser, Horst Wernz, Christoph Glingener

Proceedings Volume 5596, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking III; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.572975
Event: Optics East, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

This paper explains benefits and challenges of future transparent optical networks. With a special focus on new transmitter/receiver designs, it discusses the key components enabling transparency. The challenges in the system design of such networks are also addressed.

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Stefan Herbst, Joerg-Peter Elbers, Cornelius Fuerst, Helmut Griesser, Horst Wernz, and Christoph Glingener "Benefits and challenges in transparent optical networks", Proc. SPIE 5596, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking III, (25 October 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.572975

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