Radiation Effects in Fiber Optic Waveguides.

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Abstract:

A comprehensive review is presented on the effects of ionizing radiation on the performance of fiber optic cables, and on the materials used for fabrication of optical fibers. This includes a summary of the permanent and transient radiation-induced losses in optical transmission of state of the art fibers, a detailed discussion of the mechanisms responsible for the losses observed, and a report on inhouse materials development to achieve radiation hardened fiber optic glasses.

Author(s):
Sigel, G. H., Jr. ; Evans, B. D. ; Ginther, R. J. ; Friebele, E. J. ; Griscom, D. L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0093

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-2934
Task Number(s):
RR0220601
Project Number(s):
NRL-64P03-11, RR022-06
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER OPTICS, *OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES, *RADIATION EFFECTS, SILICON DIOXIDE, GLASS, DOPING, LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products, Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics, Solid State Physics
Report Date:
1974 Nov 01