An introduction to radiation effects on optical components and fiber optic sensors

Francis Berghmans, Benoît Brichard, Alberto Fernandez Fernandez, Andrei Goussarov, Marco Van Uffelen, Sylvain Girard

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    Abstract

    We review the effects of ionizing radiation on various types of optical components including optical fiber sensors and summarize some of their applications in particular environments where the presence of energetic radiation is a concern. Research on nuclear radiation effects on optical components has been initiated a long time ago, in the early days essentially for military purposes. Today however advanced photonic technologies for optical communication and sensing are being introduced in many other environments where the presence of highly energetic radiation is a concern.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationOptical Waveguide Sensing and Imaging
    Place of PublicationNetherlands
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages127-165
    Edition1
    StatePublished - Dec 2007

    Publication series

    NameNATO Science for Peace and Security Series

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