Fundamentals of Bidirectional Transmission over a Single Optical Fibre
[Book]
by M. Oskar van Deventer.
Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1996
(XIV, 374 pages).
Solid-state science and technology library, 2.
1. Introduction --; References --; 2. Network aspects --; 2.1 Network topology --; 2.2 Frequency management --; References --; 3. Physical aspects --; 3.1 Reciprocity --; 3.2 Polarisation --; 3.3 Rayleigh backscattering --; 3.4 Stimulated Brillouin scattering --; 3.5 Four-wave mixing --; References --; 4. Transmission aspects --; 4.1 Bidirectional multiplexing --; 4.2 Crosstalk in a bidirectional direct-detection system --; 4.3 Crosstalk in a bidirectional coherent system --; 4.4 Optical amplifiers --; References --; 5. Polarisation handling --; 5.1 Overview --; 5.2 Common polarisation control --; 5.3 Common data-induced polarisation switching --; References --; 6. Conclusions and guidelines --; 6.1 Conclusions --; 6.2 Guidelines for bidirectional system design --; List of abbreviations --; List of symbols.
Bidirectional transmission over optical fibre networks may yield a large cost reduction because of the reduction of the network infrastructure by a factor two and the potential cost reduction by an integrated transceiver design. It may also provide a cost-effective way to upgrade distribution networks by adding bidirectional channels. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of bidirectional transmission in optical networks. It handles physical aspects: the behaviour of the fibre itself in bidirectional transmission transmission aspects: the behaviour and design of bidirectional systems and network aspects: the influence of bidirectional transmission on network design. £/LIST£ Practical guidelines are also given for bidirectional system design. Audience:This book is aimed at designers, builders and operators of optical networks, e.g. the manufacturers of optical transmission systems, public-network operators, developers of local-area networks, cable-television operators, etcetera. The intended level of readership is graduate level in physics or electrical engineering.
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