Optical Switching - by Dalia Nandi & Sandip Nandi & Angsuman Sarkar & Chandan Kumar Sarkar (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book has several objectives. First of all, we lay the groundwork by offering a brief review of the optical switching and networking and the significant successes of recent decades, highlighting key enabling technologies and techniques that have paved the way for modern optical switching networks. We will next explore the broad overview of the future of optical switching and identify important milestones in the development of optical switches of the next generation. In the first section, a detailed introduction opens the way for the reader to learn the history and principles of the topic. The second section focuses on the Switching Devices, the concepts and theories of several optical switching technologies, characteristics and applications areas. The third section explores the optical switching applications in communication networks. Today, optical switching covers a range of technologies and numerous scientific and engineering fields. It is not simple for one to master on several areas in this subject like many modern domains of study. Thus, an edited book of its kind, with several writers, will serve the reader better insight of the subject. We appreciate profoundly the effort, passion and quality of the work of the chapter authors. We are very thankful to many of them, who have not only given their chapters but are also gracious enough to provide important advice and recommendations on preparation of this book. Finally to say, this book is intended to offer readers with an in-depth overview and an in-depth grasp of state-of-the-art optical switching as well as recent and substantial advances in the field of optical switching and networks. It also will be a support for researchers, engineers and experts in developing applications and services in this field"--

Book Synopsis

OPTICAL SWITCHING

Comprehensive coverage of optical switching technologies and their applications in optical networks

Optical Switching: Device Technology and Applications in Networks delivers an accessible exploration of the evolution of optical networks with clear explanations of the current state-of-the-art in the field and modern challenges in the development of Internet-of-Things devices. A variety of optical switches--including MEMS-based, magneto, photonic, and SOA-based--are discussed, as is the application of optical switches in networks.

The book is written in a tutorial style, easily understood by both undergraduate and graduate students. It describes the fundamentals and recent developments in optical switch networks and examines the architectural and design challenges faced by those who design and construct emerging optical switch networks, as well as how to overcome those challenges. The book offers ways to assess and analyze systems and applications, comparing a variety of approaches available to the reader. It also provides:

• A thorough introduction to switch characterization, including optical, electro optical, thermo optical, magneto optical, and acoustic-optic switches
• Comprehensive explorations of MEMS-based, SOA-based, liquid crystal, photonic crystal, and optical electrical optical (OEO) switches
• Practical discussions of quantum optical switches, as well as nonlinear optical switches
• In-depth examinations of the application of optical switches in networks, including switch fabric control and optical switching for high-performance computing

Perfect for researchers and professionals in the fields of telecommunications, Internet of Things, and optoelectronics, Optical Switching: Device Technology and Applications in Networks will also earn a place in the libraries of advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying optical networks, optical communications, and sensor applications.

From the Back Cover

Comprehensive coverage of optical switching technologies and their applications in optical networks

Optical Switching: Device Technology and Applications in Networks delivers an accessible exploration of the evolution of optical networks with clear explanations of the current state-of-the-art in the field and modern challenges in the development of Internet-of-Things devices. A variety of optical switches--including MEMS-based, magneto, photonic, and SOA-based--are discussed, as is the application of optical switches in networks.

The book is written in a tutorial style, easily understood by both undergraduate and graduate students. It describes the fundamentals and recent developments in optical switch networks and examines the architectural and design challenges faced by those who design and construct emerging optical switch networks, as well as how to overcome those challenges. The book offers ways to assess and analyze systems and applications, comparing a variety of approaches available to the reader. It also provides:

• A thorough introduction to switch characterization, including optical, electro optical, thermo optical, magneto optical, and acoustic-optic switches
• Comprehensive explorations of MEMS-based, SOA-based, liquid crystal, photonic crystal, and optical electrical optical (OEO) switches
• Practical discussions of quantum optical switches, as well as nonlinear optical switches
• In-depth examinations of the application of optical switches in networks, including switch fabric control and optical switching for high-performance computing

Perfect for researchers and professionals in the fields of telecommunications, Internet of Things, and optoelectronics, Optical Switching: Device Technology and Applications in Networks will also earn a place in the libraries of advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying optical networks, optical communications, and sensor applications.

About the Author

Dalia Nandi is Assistant Professor of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, India.

Sandip Nandi is Assistant Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Kalyani Government Engineering College, India.

Angsuman Sarkar is Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Kalyani Government Engineering College, India.

Chandan Kumar Sarkar is Professor of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Jadavpur University in India.