Radiation Effects in Fiber Optic Waveguides.
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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA001703
Entities
People
- B. D. Evans
- D. L. Griscom
- E. J. Friebele
- G. H. Sigel Jr.
- R. J. Ginther
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory