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.