Title :
γ-radiation-induced attenuation in photonic crystal fibre
Author :
Girard, S. ; Yahya, A. ; Boukenter, A. ; Ouerdane, Y. ; Meunier, J.-P. ; Kristiansen, R.E. ; Vienne, G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
fDate :
9/26/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Results are presented of what, to the knowledge of the authors, is the first study of the sensitivity of a photonic crystal fibre (PCF) under steady-state gamma irradiation. Radiation-induced attenuation of a PCF has been measured at 1.55 μm. This new type of fibre showed a higher attenuation level than a standard monomode fibre but had a fast kinetic of recovery after irradiation
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; optical fibres; photonic band gap; 1.55 micron; gamma irradiation; photonic crystal fibre; radiation-induced attenuation; recovery kinetics;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20020805
