We show that if one applies the constraint of symmetric demands in a network, then one can significantly simplify the wavelength-switching hardware at mesh nodes. We show designs for nodes of degree-3 through -6. All required components are commercially available. We experimentally demonstrate two designs
Published in:
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
(Volume:12
,
Issue:
4
)
Date of Publication: July-Aug. 2006