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Fibre Optic Communication

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After a compilation of the fundamentals of optical communication networks the chapter continues with technical arguments in favour of optical networks. Specific attention is given to financial barriers, which have to be overcome for the introduction of all-optical networks, in particular in the access area. Different options for optical access networks are explained, including the pros and cons for their implementation. Examples are point-to-point fibre solutions and various kinds of passive optical networks (PONs). The rest of the chapter covers metro and core networks and ends with an outlook on expected future developments.

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    A learning curve is defined as the percentage decline in price of a product as the product volume doubles, an 80 % learning curve will mean that the price of a product at a volume \(V\) will decline to 80 % of that price at volume \(2V\). In this case the product is bandwidth.

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    Present address: Trinity College, Optical Network Architectures in the CTVR center, Dublin, Ireland

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    Payne, D. (2012). Optical Networks. In: Venghaus, H., Grote, N. (eds) Fibre Optic Communication. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 161. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20517-0_1

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