Optical Networks-A Practical Perspective Third Edition

Writers: Rajiv Ramaswami Kumar N. Sivarajan Galen H. Sasaki This book can be used as a textbook for graduate courses in electrical engineering or computer science. Much of the material in this book has been covered in courses taught by us. Part I covers components and transmission technology aspects of optical networking, and Part II deals with the networking aspects. To understand the networking issues in Part II, students will require a basic undergraduate-level knowledge of communication networks and probability. We have tried to make the transmission-related chapters in Part I of the book accessible to networking professionals. For example, components are treated first in a simple qualitative manner from the viewpoint of a network designer, but their principle of operation is then explained in detail. Some prior knowledge of electromagnetics will be useful in understanding the detailed quantitative treatment in some of the sections. Advanced sections are marked by an asterisk; these sections can be omitted without loss of continuity. With this background, the book can be the basis for a graduate course in an electrical engineering curriculum. Alternatively, a graduate course in a computer science department might emphasize network architectures and control and management, by focusing on Part II, and skim over the technology portions of the book in Part I. Likewise, a course on optical transmission in an electrical engineering department might instead focus on Part I and omit the remaining chapters. Each chapter is accompanied by a number of problems, and instructors may obtain a solution manual by contacting the publisher at orders@mkp.com. Second, we have attempted to provide an overview of much recent work in this emerging field, so as to make the book useful to researchers in the field as an up-to-date reference. Each chapter includes an extensive list of references for those who might wish to explore further. The problems include some research topics for further exploration as well. Finally, we hope that the book will also serve as an introduction to people working in other areas who wish to become familiar with fiber optics.