Title :
γ-ray-induced optical attenuation in Ge-doped-silica fiber image guides
Author :
Griscom, David L.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
Optical attenuation in fiber optic image guides comprising germanium-doped-silica-core/pure-silica-clad picture elements was investigated in situ (wavelength range 420-1100 nm) during 60Co γ irradiation at dose rates of 1.1, 6.6, 36, and 180 Gy/h
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; optical fibre losses; optical fibres; optical images; 420 to 1100 nm; SiO2:Ge; fiber image guide; gamma irradiation; germanium-doped-silica-core/pure-silica-clad picture element; optical attenuation; Arm; Biomedical optical imaging; Lenses; Optical attenuators; Optical fibers; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Radioactive pollution; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation and its Effects on Components and Systems, 1995. RADECS 95., Third European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Arcachon
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3093-5
DOI :
10.1109/RADECS.1995.509813