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Star metro WDM networks are based on either a PSC or an AWG. In the following star networks communication between any arbitrary pair of nodes — either circuit or packet switched — takes place in one single hop, i.e., transmitted data does not have to be processed and forwarded by intermediate nodes.
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Maier, M. (2004). Star Networks. In: Metropolitan Area WDM Networks. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0511-2_3
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