Providing a Practical Understanding of Fiber Optics As a Physical Medium, Sorting Out Single-Mode Versus Multi-Mode and the Crucial Concept of Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing
Posted on: Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 06:01 CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46971) has announced the addition of Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook to their offering.
Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook presents optical networking in a very comprehensive way for non-engineers needing to understand the fundamentals of fiber, high-capacity and high-speed equipment and networks, and upcoming carrier services. The book provides a practical understanding of fiber optics as a physical medium, sorting out single-mode versus multi-mode and the crucial concept of Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing. It covers the big picture with an understanding of SONET rings and how carriers build fiber networks; reviews broadband equipment like optical routers, wavelength cross-connects, DSL and cable and brings everything together with practical case studies/projects. The goal of the book is to explain the underlying concepts, demystify buzzwords and jargon, and put in place a practical understanding of technologies and mainstream solutions without getting bogged down in details.
Author information
John R. Vacca, MS, MBA, is an information technology consultant and internationally known author. He has authored more than forty books and hundreds of articles in a wide range of technologies, including telecommunications, software, intelligence systems, and networks. His book The Worlds 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems was named one of Amazon.coms Best Books of 2004. Mr. Vacca was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASAs space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program, from 1988 until his early retirement from NASA in 1995. Additionally, he is also an Independent online book reviewer and was one of the security consultants for the MGM movie Antitrust.
Content Outline:
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1: Optical Networking Fundamentals.
2: Types of Optical Networking Technology.
3: Optical Transmitters.
4: Types of Optical Fiber.
5: Carriers' Networks.
6: Passive Optical Components.
7: Free-Space Optics.
8: Optical Formats: Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)/ Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), and Gigabit Ethernet.
9: Wave Division Multiplexing.
10: Basics of Optical Switching.
11: Optical Packet Switching.
12: Optical Network Configurations.
13: Developing Areas in Optical Networking.
14: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
Appendix: Optical Ethernet Enterprise Case Study.
A.1 Customer Profile.
A.2 Present Mode of Operation.
A.3 Future Mode of Operation.
A.4 Comparing the Alternatives.
A.5 Summary and Conclusions.
Glossary
Index
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Source: Business Wire
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