Effects of nuclear radiation on the optical properties of cerium-doped glass

Space environmental testing of flexible coverglass alternatives based on siloxanes

“…The results of the electron irradiation show that MBS and Cee MBS are able to withstand charged particles much better than UV radiation. Comparable results were found in literature where almost no degradation was observed for silicones upon electron irradiation [13,16] and a small shift of the cut-off wavelength band to longer wavelengths for cerium doped glasses [19].…”

Effect of γ-ray irradiation on optical properties of erbium doped bismuth-tellurite glasses

“…In recent years, there is an enormous research interest on gamma irradiated various types of glasses due to their prominent applications in space, nuclear power, windows, TV camera objectives and other radiation shielding materials [1]. High energy ionizing radiations such as X-rays, γ-rays, electron, proton, neutron, heavy ions and UV radiations are capable of inducing electronic as well as rearrangement damage in solids and particularly can produce various types of defects in glasses [2].…”

Flexible shielding layers for solar cells in space applications

“…For this application, the current generation wafer‐based III–V cells are mounted on rigid carbon fiber/aluminum honeycomb panels for stability and covered with glass shielding to protect the cells from the harsh environment encountered in space [see Figure (a)]. The coverglass typically has a thickness of 100 μm and contains approximately 2% cerium, because this element absorbs the high‐energy UV photons encountered in space, thereby protecting underlying layers (adhesive and solar cell). At the same time, cerium prevents damage to the borosilicate glass into which it is incorporated.…”