This book offers a broad overview of techniques used in the design of Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks for efficient dissemination of information in computer networks. It starts with an overview of the hardware components then provides a thorough review of WDM, wavelength-routed networks, algorithms for route and wavelength assignment, design of broadcast and select networks, logical topology design, and techniques to handle faults and algorithms for efficient use of optical networks. The optimization techniques covered in the book include graph-theoretic algorithms, mixed-integer linear programming and heuristics. There are numerous exercises for the reader to test understanding of the subject, while readers unfamiliar with mathematical programming techniques and network flow optimization are provided with short, easy-to-understand appendices at the end of the book.

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
to Optical Networks.- to Optical Technology.- WDM Network Design.- Route and Wavelength Assignment (RWA) I.- Route and Wavelength Assignment (RWA) II.- Logical Topology Design I.- Logical Topology Design II.- Faults in Optical Networks.- Traffic Grooming.