Future optical networks

O'Mahony, MJ; Politi, C; Klonidis, D; Nejabati, R; Simeonidou, D

dc.contributor.author	O'Mahony, MJ	en
dc.contributor.author	Politi, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Klonidis, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Nejabati, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Simeonidou, D	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T11:44:42Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T11:44:42Z
dc.date.issued	2006	en
dc.identifier.issn	0733-8724	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/37104
dc.subject	Optical communications	en
dc.subject	Optical networks	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Electrical & Electronic	en
dc.subject.classification	Optics	en
dc.subject.other	Code division multiple access	en
dc.subject.other	Optical communication	en
dc.subject.other	Optical systems	en
dc.subject.other	Optical circuit	en
dc.subject.other	Optical code-division multiplexing	en
dc.subject.other	Optical network infrastructure	en
dc.subject.other	Optical networking	en
dc.subject.other	Fiber optic networks	en
dc.title	Future optical networks	en
heal.type	other	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1109/JLT.2006.885765	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JLT.2006.885765	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2006	en
heal.abstract	This paper presents views on the future of optical networking. A historical look at the emergence of optical networking is first taken, followed by a discussion on the drivers pushing for a new and pervasive network, which is based on photonics and can satisfy the needs of a broadening base of residential, business, and scientific users. Regional plans and targets for optical networking are reviewed to understand which current approaches are judged important. Today, two thrusts are driving separate optical network infrastructure models, namely 1) the need by nations to provide a ubiquitous network infrastructure to support all the future services and telecommunication needs of residential and business users and 2) increasing demands by the scientific community for networks to support their requirements with respect to large-scale data transport and processing. This paper discusses these network models together with the key enabling technologies currently being considered for future implementation, including optical circuit, burst and packet switching, and optical code-division multiplexing. Critical subsystem functionalities are also reviewed. The discussion considers how these separate models might eventually merge to form a global optical network infrastructure. © 2006 IEEE.	en
heal.publisher	IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC	en
heal.journalName	Journal of Lightwave Technology	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1109/JLT.2006.885765	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000243888600019	en
dc.identifier.volume	24	en
dc.identifier.issue	12	en
dc.identifier.spage	4684	en
dc.identifier.epage	4696	en