Radiation damage of PLZT and PSN ceramics

Abstract Selected optical (absorption coefficient), dielectric (polarization) and electrooptical (quadratic electrooptical coefficient) parameters of PLZT X/65/35 and PSN ceramics exposed to various radiation environments (γ-rays, electrons, neutrons) have been studied. The observed property changes depend on the type of radiation, the dose and, in the case of the dielectric properties, on the state of sample polarization. Special features observed upon annealing the irradiated samples are discussed.