Title :
Radiation resistance of fiberoptic components and predictive models for optical fiber systems in nuclear environments
Author :
Uffelen, M. ; Jucker, Ph ; Fenaux, Ph
Author_Institution :
CEA, Centre d´´Etudes Nucleaires de Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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; optical fibres; γ-ray irradiation; behavioral model; fiberoptic component; fiberoptic link; light emitting diode; nuclear environment; nuclear power plant; optical fiber system; pin photodetector; predictive model; radiation resistance; Light emitting diodes; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Photodetectors; Predictive models; Proposals; Samarium;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems, 1997. RADECS 97. Fourth European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4071-X
DOI :
10.1109/RADECS.1997.698963
