1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
3.2 Terms defined in this Supplement
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Evolution of optical technology and of the related ITU-T Recommendations
5.1 The first phase
5.2 The second phase
5.3 The third phase
5.4 The fourth phase
5.5 The fifth phase
5.6 Applications of optical fibres and systems technology in the
telecommunication networks
6 Functional grouping of ITU-T Recommendations on optical technology
7 Other standardization organizations working on optical technology
7.1 IEC Technical Committee 86 (TC 86)
7.2 OIF
7.3 IEEE 802
8 Application of ITU-T Recommendations related to optical fibres and
systems technology
8.1 Optical fibres and cables: definitions and test methods for single-mode
optical fibres and cables
8.2 Optical fibres and cables: multimode fibres
8.3 Optical fibres and cables: single-mode fibres
8.4 Spectral grids
8.5 Physical optical interfaces
8.6 Free space optical systems
8.7 All optical networks
8.8 Optical monitoring
8.9 Optical safety
8.10 Optical amplifiers, components and subsystems
8.11 Optical fibre submarine cable systems
8.12 Informative Supplements with informative content: Supplements
and appendices on optical technology