Laser beam propagation through strong turbulence

The effects of strong turbulence (C2n up to 3×10−9 m−2/3) on laser beam propagation were measured. Beam broadening of a factor of 2, and wander over several hundred microradians were observed. Long-term beam broadening agrees with values calculated from simplified analytic models.

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1992-02, Vol.71 (3), p.1124-1127
Main Authors: BARRETT, J. L, BUDNI, P. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Optics
Physics
Wave optics
Wave propagation in random media
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Summary:The effects of strong turbulence (C2n up to 3×10−9 m−2/3) on laser beam propagation were measured. Beam broadening of a factor of 2, and wander over several hundred microradians were observed. Long-term beam broadening agrees with values calculated from simplified analytic models.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.351276