Abstract
As point-to-point links become more sophisticated, single-channel and WDM systems must dynamically adapt to changing environmental and traffic conditions in order to avoid SNR degradation. This scenario erupts into a much greater challenge when channels originate at different locations, as is the case with add/drop multiplexers, reconfigurable cross-connects, circuit-switched networking, and, eventually, optical packet switching. This course is intended for people interested in non-static and reconfigurable WDM systems and networks.

Educational Course Subject Areas
Lasers & Optics ,  Communications

Keywords
Amplitude ,  Attenuation ,  Chromatic Dispersion ,  Cross Phase Modulation ,  Crosstalk ,  Differential Phase-Shift-Keying ,  DPSK ,  Forward-Error-Correction ,  FEC ,  Gaussian Noise ,  Optical Fibers ,  Polarization-Mode Dispersion ,  PMD ,  Raman Amplification ,  Signals ,  Thermal Noise