Radiation Effects On Optical Components

M. J. Treadaway; B. C. Passenheim

doi:10.1117/12.955759

20 January 1978 Radiation Effects On Optical Components

M. J. Treadaway, B. C. Passenheim

Proceedings Volume 0121, Optics in Adverse Environments I; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955759
Event: 21st Annual Technical Symposium, 1977, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper is a brief overview of the effects of radiation on transparent optical components. The results of extensive measurements on ten commonly used optical glasses are reviewed and related to the performance of optical systems in radiation environments. Physical models and formula which describe the response of these materials to radiation are discussed. Simplified test procedures that will adequately parameterize the growth and bleaching of radiation darkening are outlined. Radioluminescence efficiency in glass is discussed.

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M. J. Treadaway and B. C. Passenheim "Radiation Effects On Optical Components", Proc. SPIE 0121, Optics in Adverse Environments I, (20 January 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955759

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