On the additivity of changes in optical properties during simultaneous and separate irradiation of ZnO powder modified with SiO2 nanoparticles by protons and quanta of the solar spectrum

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The results of a study of the spectra of diffuse reflection (ρλ) and integral absorption coefficient (as) of ZnO powders, used as one of the best pigments for temperature-control coatings of spacecraft, are presented. To increase the photo- and radiation resistance of micron-sized mZnO powder, one of the effective methods was used – modification with nSiO2 silicon dioxide nanoparticles. The change in the optical properties of the modified mZnO/nSiO2 powder was studied under separate and simultaneous irradiation with protons with an energy of 5 keV and solar spectrum quanta (SSP) with an intensity three times higher than the solar one. The ρλ spectra were recorded after each irradiation period in a vacuum at the irradiation site (in situ), which made it possible to avoid the interaction of defects formed during irradiation with atmospheric gases. Calculations were carried out for the additivity coefficient, determined by the ratio of the sum of changes in the absorption coefficient as under separate irradiation to changes under simultaneous exposure to radiation. It was found that, depending on the irradiation time, it varies from 1.30 to 1.39. The results of the study allow us to conclude that if in outer space the pigment is simultaneously affected by protons of the Solar wind and SSP, then ground-based tests must be carried out with their simultaneous action. If tests are carried out under separate irradiation, then in order to obtain reliable changes in the performance characteristics of the pigment it is necessary to introduce coefficients that take into account synergistic effects – additivity coefficients.

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M. M. Mikhailov

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)

Email: yusalek@gmail.com
Tomsk, Russia

A. N. Lapin

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)

Email: yusalek@gmail.com
Tomsk, Russia

S. A. Yuryev

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)

Email: yusalek@gmail.com
Tomsk, Russia

V. A. Goronchko

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)

Email: yusalek@gmail.com
Tomsk, Russia

D. S. Fedosov

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)

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Email: yusalek@gmail.com
Tomsk, Russia

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