NG Ethernet Forum

"Next-Generation 100-Gigabit Metro Ethernet (100 GbME) Using Multiwavelength Optical Rings" is an interesting paper about the prospects and challenges in using Ethernet in high-bit-rate channels to accommodate dynamic traffic demands with hard service guarantees.
Publication:IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology VOL. 22, NO. 11, NOVEMBER 2004, pages 2420- 2434
Authors:Zapata, A.; Duser, M.; Spencer, J.; Bayvel, P.; de Miguel, I.; Breuer, D.; Hanik, N.; Gladisch, A.