Effects of ionizing radiation on selected optical materials: An overview

Technical Report · Thu Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10178461· OSTI ID:10178461

Wirtenson, G R; White, R H

This report gives an overview of the effects of ionizing radiation on optical materials that may be used in spacecraft sensors. It introduces the relevant phenomena and indicates were more detailed information can be found. The topics covered include radiation induced absorption in ultraviolet transmitting materials, ordinary optical glasses, cerium stabilized optical glasses, and infrared transmitting materials; bleaching and annealing, and radioluminesence.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 10178461
• Report Number(s): UCRL-ID-111453; ON: DE93001324
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 30 Jul 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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