Free space optical networks for ultra-broad band services / Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos. [electronic resource] Kartalopoulos, Stamatios V. Free space optical interconnects. Broadband communication systems. TK5103.592.F73 K37 2011 621.39/81 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. "Free Space Optical Network is a next generation communication network which uses optical waves instead of microwaves, potentially offering faster communication with ultra band width, meaning more complex communication services can be simultaneously offered. This book describes the network concepts in simple language starting with point-to-point free space optics basics and discusses networking, interoperability with existing communication network, and security. An ideal resource for communication professionals just entering the free space optical communication field and graduate students majoring in optical communications"--Provided by publisher. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Piscataway, NJ : IEEE Press, ©2011. ©2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xxi, 234 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118104231 eng