1. Induced optical absorption of silicate glasses due to gamma irradiation at high temperatures
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Gusarov, A., Huysmans, S., Berghmans, F., Glebova, L., Glebov, L., and Hodgson, E.R.
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ABSORPTION , *SILICATES , *GAMMA rays , *HIGH temperatures , *ANNEALING of crystals , *ULTRAVIOLET radiation , *NUCLEAR reactors - Abstract
Abstract: Gamma radiation-induced optical absorption in 75SiO2–22Na2O–3CaO (wt.%) multi-component glass and in the same glass additionally doped with 0.05wt.% CeO2 has been studied, with irradiations performed at 70, 200, and 350°C, 25kGy/h up to a dose of 0.6MGy. For the undoped glass irradiation at 70°C produces strong optical absorption from 700nm down to the UV. Irradiation at 200°C gives a lower level of optical absorption with a similar band composition. No induced optical absorption has been detected after irradiation at 350°C. Annealing at 200°C for 24h completely suppresses the induced optical absorption. Introduction of cerium increases the level of induced absorption in the UV range for irradiation at 70°C, and also creates bands stable up to 350°C. The results show that silica and sapphire, which are considered as main candidate materials for ITER diagnostic windows and other optical components, can potentially be complemented with multi-component silicate glasses. These materials may allow one to control the radioluminescence, and in addition provide a range of refractive indices required for achromatic lenses. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2010
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