The horizons of optical networks are much more than high speed physical layer transport. An intelligent optical network design must include higher network layer considerations. This is the only book currently on the market that addresses optical networks from the physical layer to the network layer and should be valuable for those who try to understand the intricacies of what optical networks can be.

–Vincent Chan, Professor, MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

This book is not only essential reading for anyone in the optical networks industry, it is important. It provides the necessary foundation of learning for anyone hoping to contribute to this technology’s rapid evolution.

–Scott Clavenna, President, PointEast ...

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