Description
Springer Optical Switching by Tarek S. El-Bawab
Applications of optical switching in network elements and communication networks are discussed in considerable depth. Optical circuits, packet, and burst switching are all included. Composed of distinct self-contained chapters with minimum overlaps and independent references. Provides up-to-date comprehensive coverage of optical switching, technologies, devices, systems and networks. Discusses applications of optical switching in network elements and communications networks._x000D_ _x000D_Preliminaries and Terminologies.- Optical Switching Technologies.- Lithium Niobate Electro-Optic Switching.- Acousto-Optic Switching.- Thermo-Optic Switching.- Liquid-Crystal Based Optical Switching.- MEMS Based Optical Switching.- Optical Switching with SOAs.- Other Optical Switching Technologies.- Optical Switching Fabrics, Systems, and Networks.- Planar Optical Space Switch Architectures.- Switch Fabric Control.- Optical Switching in Communications Networks.- Protection and Restoration Architectures.- Optical Packet Switching and Optical Burst Switching.- Closing Remarks._x000D_