The book covers protocols and other significant issues of the next generation optical network for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and managers in the industry. Topics are discussed without complex math, but with citations to references for those interested in an advanced math level.
Communication Networks.- Digital Networks.- WDM Technology and Networks.- Next Generation SONET/SDH.- The Optical Transport Network.- Network Synchronization.- Network Performance.- Traffic Management and Control.- Network Protection and Fault Management.- Network Security.- Concluding Remarks.