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An Introduction to Radiation Effects on Optical Components and Fiber Optic Sensors

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Optical Waveguide Sensing and Imaging

Part of the book series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series ((NAPSB))

We review the effects of ionizing radiation on various types of optical components including optical fiber sensors and summarize some of their applications in particular environments where the presence of energetic radiation is a concern.

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    Benoît Brichard, Alberto Fernandez Fernandez, Andrei Gusarov & Marco Van Uffelen

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Berghmans, F., Brichard, B., Fernandez, A.F., Gusarov, A., Uffelen, M.V., Girard, S. (2008). An Introduction to Radiation Effects on Optical Components and Fiber Optic Sensors. In: Bock, W.J., Gannot, I., Tanev, S. (eds) Optical Waveguide Sensing and Imaging. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6952-9_6

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