Telecommunication networks, First generation optical networks, Multiplexing techniques, Second generation optical networks, System and network evolution. Non linear effects SPM, CPM, four wave mixing, Solitons.
Couplers, isolators and Circulators, Multiplexes and filters Optical amplifiers.
Transmitters, detectors, Switches, Wavelength converters.
System model, Power penalty, Transmitter, receiver, optical amplifiers, Crosstalk, Dispersion, Overall design Consideration.
SONET/SDH, Computer interconnects, Mans, Layered architecture for SONET and second generation networks.
Optical layer, Node design, Network design and operation, routing and wavelength assignment architectural variations.
Virtual topology design problem, Combines SONET/WDM network design, an ILP formulation, Regular virtual topologies, Control and management, Network management configuration management, Performance management, fault management.
Network architecture overview, present and future access networks, HFC, FTTC, Optical access networks Deployment considerations, Photonic packet switching, OTDM, Multiplexing and demultiplexing Synchronisation.