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Optical switching and its impact on optical networks

J.P.R. Lacey

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Abstract

We discuss the relationship between types of optical switch matrices, the optical crossconnects and add-drop multiplexers they are used to make, and the networks in which these elements are used.

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We discuss the relationship between types of optical switch matrices, the optical crossconnects and add-drop multiplexers they are used to make, and the networks in which these elements are used.

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We discuss the relationship between types of optical switch matrices, the optical crossconnects and add-drop multiplexers they are used to make, and the networks in which these elements are used.

Key concepts: Multiplexer, Optical add-drop multiplexer, Optical switch, Optical cross-connect, Optical performance monitoring, Optical burst switching, Computer science, Optical Transport Network

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