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Optical Communications

Advanced Systems and Devices for Next Generation Networks

  • Presents state-of-the-art results on optical communications
  • Enables the reader to explore different aspects of optical systems
  • Addresses error connection techniques

Part of the book series: Telecommunications and Information Technology (TIT)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Multilevel Pulse Amplitude Modulation Transmissions for Data Center Applications

    • Rafael Carvalho Figueiredo, André L. N. Souza, Stenio M. Ranzini, Andrea Chiuchiarelli
    Pages 1-16
  3. Ultrafast Electro-Optical Switches Based on Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers

    • Tiago Sutili, Rafael Carvalho Figueiredo, Bruno Taglietti, Cristiano M. Gallep, Evandro Conforti
    Pages 17-40
  4. Coherent Optical Access Networks

    • Andrea Chiuchiarelli, Sandro M. Rossi
    Pages 41-68
  5. High-Capacity Unrepeatered Optical Transmission

    • Sandro M. Rossi, João C. S. S. Januário, José Hélio da C. Júnior, Andrea Chiuchiarelli, André L. N. Souza
    Pages 69-91
  6. Impact of Nonlinear Effects and Mitigation on Coherent Optical Systems

    • Stenio M. Ranzini, Victor E. Parahyba, José Hélio da C. Júnior, Fernando Guiomar, Andrea Carena
    Pages 93-120
  7. High-Order Modulation Formats for Future Optical Communication Systems

    • André L. N. Souza, José Hélio da C. Júnior
    Pages 121-142
  8. Soft-Decision Forward Error Correction in Optical Communications

    • Alexandre Felipe, André L. N. Souza
    Pages 143-158
  9. Challenges Toward a Cost-Effective Implementation of Optical OFDM

    • Mônica L. Rocha, Rafael J. L. Ferreira, Diego M. Dourado, Matheus M. Rodrigues, Stenio M. Ranzini, Sandro M. Rossi et al.
    Pages 159-189
  10. Narrow Linewidth and Compact External-Cavity Lasers for Coherent Optical Communications

    • Giovanni B. de Farias, Leandro T. Zanvettor, Hening A. de Andrade, João C. S. S. Januário, Mayara E. Bonani, Maria Chiara Ubaldi et al.
    Pages 191-209
  11. Photonic Devices for Submarine Optical Amplifiers

    • Uiara Moura, Giovanni B. de Farias, João C. S. S. Januário, Márcio C. Argentato, Sandro M. Rossi
    Pages 211-233
  12. Optical Devices in Silicon Photonics

    • Yesica R. R. Bustamante, Uiara Moura, Henrique F. Santana, Giovanni B. de Farias
    Pages 235-261

About this book

This book focuses on recent research and developments on optical communications. The chapters present different aspects of optical communication systems, comprising high capacity transmission over long distances, coherent and intensity modulated technologies, orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing, ultrafast switching techniques, and photonic integrated devices. Digital signal processing and error correction techniques are also addressed. The content is of interest to graduate students and researchers in optical communications.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento em Telecomunicações (CPqD), Campinas, Brazil

    Alberto Paradisi

  • Optical Technologies Division, Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento em Telecomunicações (CPqD), Campinas, Brazil

    Rafael Carvalho Figueiredo, Eduardo de Souza Rosa

  • Department of Electronic Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Andrea Chiuchiarelli

About the editors

Alberto Paradisi is the Vice President Research and Development at CPqD. He has vast R&D experience, coordination and management in Electrical Engineering, Innovation Management with special focus on Telecom Systems. His main activities are in the following areas: modeling and simulation of optical devices and sub-systems, data networks and traffic engineering, WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexed) optical transmission systems, erbium-doped fiber amplification and Raman-type amplification, optical routing technology, performance monitoring of WDM optical networks, ASON/GMPLS control plans, digital processing of optical systems, passive optical networking, OTN networks and advanced Ethernet networks, protection and restoration of optical networks.

Andrea Chiuchiarelli is a senior researcher at CPqD, in the Division of Optical Technologies. His main areas of interest are Optical Communication Systems, Coherent Optical Technologies and High-Capacity Optical Data Center Interconnect.

Rafael Carvalho Figueiredo is a researcher at CPqD, in Optical Technologies Division. His current areas of interest include optical amplification, high-speed optical communications, optical switching, and semiconductor optical amplifiers.


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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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