Title :
Radiation resistance of fiberoptic components and predictive models for optical fiber systems in nuclear environments
Author :
Van Uffelen, M. ; Jucker, P.
Author_Institution :
CEA/DEIN, Le Creusot
fDate :
6/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The basic components of fiberoptic links, such as light emitting diodes (LED), pin-type photodetectors (PD) and optical fibers are evaluated under (60Co) γ-ray irradiation, so as to ascertain their qualification for nuclear applications and to develop predictive models for their behavior under well defined environmental conditions, such as those encountered in nuclear power plants. This paper presents some results of irradiation tests, together with a discussion of proposals for optical fibers´ behavioral models
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; light emitting diodes; optical fibres; p-i-n photodiodes; photodetectors; γ-ray irradiation; PIN photodetector; behavioral model; fiberoptic component; fiberoptic link; light emitting diode; nuclear environment; nuclear power plant; optical fiber system; predictive model; radiation resistance; Light emitting diodes; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Predictive models; Proposals; Samarium; Silicon compounds;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
