dwdm and optical networks: an introduction to terabit technology
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BOOK REVIEW.
DWDM and Optical Networks: AnIntroduction to Terabit Technology
Ottmar Krauss
Publicis Corporate Publishing, 2002ISBN 3-89578-174-6
pp. 192, $45.00
Dense wavelength-divisionmultiplexing (DWDM) andoptical networks are without
a doubt two of the hottest topics inthe telecommunications industry. Inspite of a very broad-based interestin the subject, the majority of litera-ture available is targeted specificallyat the scientific community. Whilethis provides researchers and devel-opers with lots of useful information,it more often than not leaves the in-terested lay reader rather baffled.
DWDM and Optical Networksisa new offering aimed at filling thisgap. The author’s intent is to intro-duce optical components and opticalnetworks in a basic way to those witha desire to understand the conceptsbut without a need for the physicaland mathematical details. The bookhas been written for both technicaland nontechnical readers but with anemphasis on qualitative understand-ing rather than on quantitative calcu-lations and offers an intuitive level ofunderstanding.
The seven chapters of the bo-ok cover the basic concepts ofboth optical components, inclu-ding both passive and active devi-ces, and optical networks, ranging
from access networks, to metro-politan networks to core networks.The author does an excellent job ofexplaining the functionalities of thevarious optical components and theirroles in the network context.
The book aims to provide thosewhose jobs involve optical networkswith a working knowledge of theterminology used in this field andshould be very useful for techni-cians, engineers, and people in opti-
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cal manufacturing as well as for ser-vice and maintenance providers andnetwork providers.
The book is well organized and
provides very helpful explanationsof common abbreviations. It offers aglossary of terms, a list of references,and a useful index.
Jingyi Wang ([email protected])Axon Photonics Incorporated
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