Radiation Effects on 780 nm Space AOM Series and Mitigation Strategies
Space environments expose optical components to a spectrum of ionizing radiation—protons, electrons, heavy ions, and cosmic rays. For 780 nm Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs), radiation can degrade crystal quality, induce absorption bands, and impair acoustic transducer performance. Understanding and mitigating these effects is vital for long-duration missions beyond low-Earth orbit, such...