Overview: Addresses the need for a very pragmatic approach to deploying stateof-the-art optical networking equipment in metro and backbone networks through an architectural, algorithmic, and economic approach t.Telecommunications carriers have begun to upgrade their networks with state-of-the-art optical equipment, referred to as optical-bypass technology. The ramifications of this technology are manifold, affecting the architecture, operation, and economics of the network, all of which are covered in this book. The book is oriented towards practical implementation in metro and backbone networ
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