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Paramagnetic germanium-related centers induced by energetic radiation in optical fibers and preforms

Youcef OuerdaneSylvain GirardMarco CannasAziz BoukenterG. OriglioG. OriglioRoberto Boscaino

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Optical fiberAbsorption spectroscopyAnalytical chemistryOptical spectroscopychemistry.chemical_elementGermaniumPACS: 42.81.-I 61.72.uf 61.80.Cb 76.30.Mi 78.40.Pglaw.inventionAbsorptionParamagnetismlawElectron spin resonanceMaterials ChemistryOptical fibersIrradiationElectron paramagnetic resonance[PHYS.PHYS.PHYS-OPTICS]Physics [physics]/Physics [physics]/Optics [physics.optics]ResonanceSilicaSilica optical fiber defects Geermanium dopingCondensed Matter PhysicsCrystallographic defectElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialschemistryCeramics and CompositesDefects

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International audience; We investigated the creation processes of Ge-related paramagnetic point defects in silica fibers and preforms, doped with different amounts of germanium, and X-ray irradiated at several radiation doses. Different paramagnetic defect species, like GeE0, Ge(1) and Ge(2), were revealed by electron paramagnetic resonance measurements and their concentration was studied as a function of the irradiation dose. The comparison with the optical absorption spectra points out the main role of Ge(1) on the optical transmission loss of fibers in the UV region.

10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2008.11.033http://hdl.handle.net/10447/37233