Abstract
Ladder networks, consisting of chains of 2×2 switches and delay lines, have many potential uses in future optical communications. These are discussed, and implementation via photonic crystal technology and advances in integrated optics is outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 11-12 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- optical communications switching
- delay-line storage
- integrated optics
- ladder networks