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Fiber optics in adverse environments

Conference · · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5689785
Radiation effects in optical fibers are considered, taking into account recent progress in the investigation of radiation resistant optical fibers, radiation damage in optical fibers, radiation-induced transient absorption in optical fibers, X-ray-induced transient attenuation at low temperatures in polymer clad silica (PCS) fibers, optical fiber composition and radiation hardness, the response of irradiated optical waveguides at low temperatures, and the effect of ionizing radiation on fiber-optic waveguides. Other topics explored are related to environmental effects on components of fiber optic systems, and radiation detection systems using optical fibers. Fiber optic systems in adverse environments are also discussed, giving attention to the survivability of Army fiber optics systems, space application of fiber optics systems, fiber optic wavelength multiplexing for civil aviation applications, a new fiber optic data bus topology, fiber optics for aircraft engine/inlet control, and application of fiber optics in high voltage substations.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., Los Alamos, NM
OSTI ID:
5689785
Report Number(s):
CONF-810810-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Journal Volume: 296
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English