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Simulation of radiation effects on three-dimensional computer optical memoriesA model was developed to simulate the effects of heavy charged-particle (HCP) radiation on the information stored in three-dimensional computer optical memories. The model is based on (i) the HCP track radial dose distribution, (ii) the spatial and temporal distribution of temperature in the track, (iii) the matrix-specific radiation-induced changes that will affect the response, and (iv) the kinetics of transition of photochromic molecules from the colored to the colorless isomeric form (bit flip). It is shown that information stored in a volume of several nanometers radius around the particle's track axis may be lost. The magnitude of the effect is dependent on the particle's track structure.
Document ID
20040089282
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Moscovitch, M.
(Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC 20007, United States)
Emfietzoglou, D.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1997
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of applied physics
Volume: 81
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0021-8979
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-AC05-76OR0003
CONTRACT_GRANT: 9307-0347
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Non-NASA Center
NASA Discipline Radiation Health

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