Special Edition Using Optical Networks

Written from the computer networking perspective, this book's foundation is laid upon a comparison of the roles of optical networks in telecommunications to other types of networks, theory behind light propagation, and processes of modulation and demodulation of digital signals. First- and second-generation optical networks, including SONET, WDM, OTDM, and CDMA networks, are described with routing techniques and troubleshooting solutions, as are more recent developments such as multiplexing, cross connects, and core optical switching. Also, a full chapter devoted to managing optical networks covers performance, fault, safety, deploying, and troubleshooting for the enterprise manager.

這本書從計算機網絡的角度出發，以光學網絡在電信中的角色與其他類型網絡的比較為基礎，介紹了光傳播的理論以及數字信號的調製和解調過程。書中描述了第一代和第二代光學網絡，包括SONET、WDM、OTDM和CDMA網絡，並介紹了路由技術和故障排除解決方案，以及最新的多路復用、交叉連接和核心光交換等發展。此外，書中還有一整章專門介紹光學網絡的管理，包括性能、故障、安全、部署和故障排除等方面，針對企業管理者進行詳細說明。