Este trabalho apresenta uma extensiva série de resultados experimentais da condutividade induzida por radiação X contínua, durante e após a irradiação, em amostras de PET e Kapton. As medidas foram realizadas variando-se uma série de parâmetros, tais como: o campo elétrico aplicado, a taxa de exposição, a espessura da amostra, o tipo de eletrodo, a energia da radiação e as condições ambientes. Foram feitas ainda medidas da corrente termo-estimulada em amostras irradiadas e não irradiadas, que permitiram verificar a presença de armadilhas nos materiais. Medidas da corrente fotônica com diferentes eletrodos e espessuras das amostras, constataram a influência do eletrodo no valor dessa corrente. Finalmente um modelo teórico foi desenvolvido, baseado na teoria de balanço dos portadores generalizada, com a inclusão do efeito do campo elétrico na taxa de geração de portadores (efeito Onsager). O ajuste teórico-experimental permitiu a determinação numérica dos principais parâmetros de condução, tais como, mobilidade dos portadores, coeficiente de recombinação e densidade de armadilhas, para os dois materiais estudados. / In this work we present extensive results of measurements of the prompt and delayed radiation-induced conductivity of samples of PET and Kapton. Experimental parameters, such as the effective energy of the radiation, the exposure rate, the total dose, the value of the applied electric field, the nature of the electrodes, and the ambienta1 conditions were changed within wide limits. We also report measurement of thermally stimulated currents for non-irradiated and for irradiated samples which allowed us to investigate the trap-structure of the materials. Measurements of photo-Compton currents with different electrode materials and sample thicknesses gave information about the relation between the nature of the electrodes and the amplitudes of the currents. Based on the generalized rate theory of radiation-induced conduction we developed a theoretical model which includes the effect of the applied electric field on the carrier generation yield (geminate recombination, Onsager effect). Comparison of experimental and theoretical curves allowed us to determine the values of the main conduction parameters, such as carrier mobility, recombination coefficient, trap densities, for the materials under investigation.

Este trabalho apresenta uma extensiva série de resultados experimentais da condutividade induzida por radiação X contínua, durante e após a irradiação, em amostras de PET e Kapton. As medidas foram realizadas variando-se uma série de parâmetros, tais como: o campo elétrico aplicado, a taxa de exposição, a espessura da amostra, o tipo de eletrodo, a energia da radiação e as condições ambientes. Foram feitas ainda medidas da corrente termo-estimulada em amostras irradiadas e não irradiadas, que permitiram verificar a presença de armadilhas nos materiais. Medidas da corrente fotônica com diferentes eletrodos e espessuras das amostras, constataram a influência do eletrodo no valor dessa corrente. Finalmente um modelo teórico foi desenvolvido, baseado na teoria de balanço dos portadores generalizada, com a inclusão do efeito do campo elétrico na taxa de geração de portadores (efeito Onsager). O ajuste teórico-experimental permitiu a determinação numérica dos principais parâmetros de condução, tais como, mobilidade dos portadores, coeficiente de recombinação e densidade de armadilhas, para os dois materiais estudados. / In this work we present extensive results of measurements of the prompt and delayed radiation-induced conductivity of samples of PET and Kapton. Experimental parameters, such as the effective energy of the radiation, the exposure rate, the total dose, the value of the applied electric field, the nature of the electrodes, and the ambienta1 conditions were changed within wide limits. We also report measurement of thermally stimulated currents for non-irradiated and for irradiated samples which allowed us to investigate the trap-structure of the materials. Measurements of photo-Compton currents with different electrode materials and sample thicknesses gave information about the relation between the nature of the electrodes and the amplitudes of the currents. Based on the generalized rate theory of radiation-induced conduction we developed a theoretical model which includes the effect of the applied electric field on the carrier generation yield (geminate recombination, Onsager effect). Comparison of experimental and theoretical curves allowed us to determine the values of the main conduction parameters, such as carrier mobility, recombination coefficient, trap densities, for the materials under investigation.

Comprendre et modéliser le comportement des matériaux sous irradiation électronique est un enjeu important pour l’industrie spatiale. La fiabilité des satellites nécessite de maîtriser et prédire les potentiels de surface s'établissant sur les diélectriques. Ce travail de doctorat a donc pour objectif de caractériser et de modéliser les différents mécanismes physiques (en surface et en volume) gouvernant le potentiel de charges dans les matériaux polymères spatiaux tels que le Téflon® FEP et le Kapton® HN. La mise au point d'un nouveau dispositif et d'un protocole expérimental a permis de corroborer l'existence d’une conductivité latérale des charges, souvent négligée dans les modèles physiques et numériques. Les études paramétriques, révélant l’influence de l’énergie et le flux des électrons incidents, ont permis de brosser un portrait des processus mis en jeu pour le transport (par saut ou par piégeage/dépiégeage) de charges en surface. A la lumière de cette étude, une conductivité équivalente est extraite, assimilant le matériau à un système prenant en compte les mécanismes de transport volumique et surfacique. L'analyse des évolutions non-monotones de potentiel mesurées sur les polymères spatiaux en condition spatiale a permis de révéler une dépendance de la conductivité volumique induite sous irradiation avec la dose reçue. L'étude paramétrique réalisée sur les mécanismes de transport en volume révèle une influence minoritaire du déplacement du barycentre de charges et du vieillissement physicochimique. Un modèle «0D» à un seul niveau de pièges, prenant en compte les mécanismes de piégeage/dépiégeage et recombinaison entre les porteurs de charges, a été développé. Ce modèle simplifié permet de reproduire qualitativement les évolutions de potentiel expérimentales en fonction du débit de dose et lors d'irradiations successives. / Charging behaviours of space dielectric materials, under electron beam irradiation, is of special interest for future spacecraft needs, since this mechanism could induce electrostatic discharges and consequently damages on the sensitive systems on board. In order to assess the risks of charging and discharging, this work aims at understanding the overall charge transport mechanisms and predicting the electrical behaviour of the insulator materials, especially Teflon® FEP and Kapton® HN. For an optimized prediction, the first part of our work is thus to check whether lateral conduction process can take place in the overall charge transport mechanism. Through the definition of a new experimental set-up and protocol, we have been able to discriminate between lateral and bulk conductivity and to reveal the presence of lateral conductivity that is enhanced by radiation ionization processes. We have been able to demonstrate as well that lateral intrinsic conductivity is enhanced with the increase current density and when approaching the sample surface. The second part of our work deals with the characterization of the electrical charging behaviour of Teflon® FEP under multi-energetic electron beam irradiation and the modelling of the overall bulk charge transport mechanisms. An experimental study on charge potential evolution as a function of electron spectrum, electric field, relaxation time, dose and dose rate, was performed. A numerical model has been developed to describe the effect of the different abovementioned mechanisms on the evolution of the surface potential. This model agrees correctly with the experimental phenomenology at qualitative level and therefore allows understanding the physical mechanisms steering charge transport in Teflon® and Kapton®.