Abstract

The attenuation of lightwaves propagating through optical fibers that have been exposed to ionizing radiation has been the subject of considerable experimental and theoretical investigation during the past few years.¹

This attenuation has been attributed to the creation of color centers within the glass comprising the core and cladding of the fiber, these color centers generally being located at impurity sites.² Very little effort has been reported dealing with any study of the effects on the index of refraction of the materials of the fiber as a result of radiation exposure however.

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