Title :
Stability of mechanical properties of silica based optical fibres under γ-radiation
Author :
Semjonov, S.L. ; Bubnov, M.M. ; Kurinov, N.B. ; Schebuniaev, A.G.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Gen. Phys., Acad. of Sci., Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
Silica fibres protected by different coatings were tested under γ-irradiation (1.7 MGy (Si)). In contrast to the previous works the samples were irradiated both in air and in distilled water to observe whether there is a combined effect of γ-rays and water. New types of protective coatings-namely, hermetic metal coatings (Al and Sn) were tested for the first time. A set of coatings which might be used under γ-irradiation in combination with other possible harsh factors was characterised
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; mechanical stability; optical fibres; protective coatings; 1.7 MGy; SiO2; air; distilled water; gamma irradiation; harsh environment; hermetic metal coating; mechanical stability; protective coating; silica optical fibre; Chemicals; Coatings; Degradation; Glass; Mechanical factors; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Protection; Silicon compounds; Stability;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems, 1997. RADECS 97. Fourth European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4071-X
DOI :
10.1109/RADECS.1997.698976
