Title :
A new photonic-devices assessment-method for space applications
Author :
Thomas, J. ; Myara, M. ; Troussellier, L. ; Signoret, P. ; Burov, E. ; Régnier, E. ; Gilard, O. ; Sotom, M.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Dept., IES, Montpellier, France
Abstract :
The qualification of erbium-doped fibers for space applications is made complex because they exhibit enhanced low-dose-rate sensitivity. We demonstrate a new assessment method that allows these optical fibers to be tested over a short time, which can be extended to any photonic device.
Keywords :
erbium; optical fibre testing; erbium-doped fibers; low-dose-rate sensitivity; optical fibers; photonic device; photonic-devices assessment method; space applications; Degradation; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical switches; Accelerated Test; Erbium-Doped Fibers; Radiation;
Conference_Titel :
Information Photonics (IP), 2011 ICO International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-315-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICO-IP.2011.5953735
