What are the key components of optical transport networks?

An optical transport network is a network that is used to transport large volumes of data over long distances. The key components of an optical transport network are optical fibers, optical amplifiers, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Optical fibers are the medium through which data is transmitted and can carry large amounts of data over long distances without significant degradation. Optical amplifiers are used to boost the signal and maintain the integrity of the data being transmitted. Multiplexers and demultiplexers are used for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) which allows for multiple signals at different wavelengths to be transmitted over the same fiber. Together, these components allow for the efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transmission of large amounts of data over long distances.

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