Title :
Effect of Ionizing Radiation on the Performance of Volume Holographic Elements
Author :
Gusarov, A. ; Berghmans, F. ; Van Uffelen, M. ; Glebova, L. ; Rotar, V. ; Glebov, L.
Author_Institution :
SCK-CEN, Mol
Abstract :
We evaluated the radiation tolerance of volume holographic elements written in photo-thermo refractive glass. To do so these elements were exposed to Co60 gamma-radiation and 60 MeV protons. At 10 kGy dose levels a high stability has been observed. Our results confirm that such components can operate in a space radiation environment.
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; holographic optical elements; optical glass; photothermal effects; proton effects; refractive index; Co60 gamma-radiation; dose levels; electron volt energy 60 MeV; ionizing radiation; photothermo refractive glass; radiation absorbed dose 10 kGy; space radiation environment; volume holographic elements; Bragg gratings; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Fiber gratings; Glass; Holographic optical components; Holography; Ionizing radiation; Optical refraction; Silver; Temperature; Ionizing radiation; photo-thermo refractive glass; volume holographic elements;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2008.2000884
