Optical Networking

Get a solid introduction to optical networking with this up-to-date guideGet up to speed on optical networking technology—a still-emerging field of high-speed data transmission—using this clearly written introductory resource. Packed with hundreds of figures and illustrations depicting current optical network designs and concepts, this book not only thoroughly explains the basics but also puts just-learned information into a visual context. Covering everything from hardware and software products to SONET and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM), this book explores a wide range of topics in…