Optical Transmission represents a wide set of visions of researchers
who are active in the actual research scene in Europe. An aggregate of
highlights of research in transmission with a state of the art presented
by the researchers who are driving it are presented. The trends on
research are in this book presented by one of the widest networks of
excellence put together in Europe in the field of optical networking
(more than 40 Research institutions were involved). The readers will
find a specialized readout of the current trends and status of
transmission ranging from simulation to ultimate experimental results,
from modulations to devices. A highlight of Optical Transmission is
the introduction in a technical book a chapter on techno-economics,
which drives the vision and field a little further. General reading
could be made however is more suited for graduated users. The most
important features of Optical Transmission are: wide vision on
transmission related issues, state of the art and related trends and
techniques; techno-economics of the field.