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Web Exclusive Articles Features | Optical Business | News & Analysis | New Products | Contract Awards | Archives Home Features 2004 P3 Long-wavelength VCSELs ready for new applications By JULIAN CHENG, CHAN-LONG SHIEH, WENBIN JIANG, and H.C. LEE, E2O Communications Inc. -- A new approach based on AlInGaAs quantum wells may finally enable VCSELs to support wavelengths of 1300 nm and above. Multicast network challenges By BILL KINE, Spirent Communications -- Multicast applications continue to proliferate. Supporting such applications is a complex task that requires carriers to monitor their networks closely. Multipath interference in all-optical networks By DR. KRESHNIK ANGONI -- As optical networks move to higher speeds while reducing electrical conversions, optical effects such as multipath interference become even more significant issues. Transforming in-house test labs from cost centers to competitive advantage By MARC HORNBEEK, EdenTree Technologies -- Automated lab facilities improve "time to quality" as well as a company's bottom line. Tunable optics with smart electronics enable affordable agile optical networks By MARK LOURIE, Aegis Semiconductor -- While cost and complexity may seem to be significant problems, new technology promises to bring the benefits of tunability to several points in the network. Diagnostic tools for the manufacture of optical fiber By ART SHIRLEY, PhD; KATY LEE, PhD; and MONICA VELASCO, BOC -- Additional online and inline processes will improve yield and increase efficiency. PAGE: 1 | 2 | 3 |

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