Transparent single-mode fiber optical networks
- 1 July 1986
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Journal of Lightwave Technology
- Vol. 4 (7), 864-869
- https://doi.org/10.1109/jlt.1986.1074812
Abstract
For the first time in the history of communications technology, single-mode fiber offers the possibility of truly transparent communications systems. In this paper we consider the application of single-mode fiber technology to optical networks and the evolution of the technology to all optical networks based on space or wavelength switching. Also discussed is the progress towards some early experimental networks.Keywords
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