Analysis of Space Radiation Effects in Gallium Arsenide and Cadmium Selenide Semiconductor Samples Using Luminescence Spectroscopic Techniques

Abstract

Analysis of space radiation effects in gallium arsenide and cadmium selenide semiconductor samples using luminescence spectroscopic techniques. The M0006 semiconductor samples were placed into a 28.5 degree inclination, 480 km altitude, near-circular orbit aboard the Long Duration Exposure Facility satellite and exposed to direct space environment for a period of 11 months, and were shielded by 0.313 inches of aluminum for another 58 months. The samples were examined for changes using cathodoluminescence and photoluminescence in various wavelength regions from 0.5 to 1.8 microns. Samples were cooled to approximately 10 degrees Kelvin in a vacuum of 10-8.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230684

Entities

People

  • Brad L. Shaffer

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Band Theory Of Solids
  • Charged Particles
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Crystal Lattice Vibrations
  • Earth Orbits
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Energy Levels
  • Gamma Rays
  • Measurement
  • Semiconductors
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Radiation
  • Solid State Physics
  • Spectra

Readers

  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites