Beam criterion for atmospheric propagation

Olga Korotkova; Emil Wolf

doi:10.1364/OL.32.002137

Beam criterion for atmospheric propagation

Olga Korotkova, Emil Wolf

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Abstract

A criterion is introduced for testing whether a beam retains its beam-like form after it propagates any particular distance through the turbulent atmosphere. The criterion applies to monochromatic as well as to partially coherent beams and is illustrated by examples.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2137-2139
Number of pages	3
Journal	Optics Letters
Volume	32
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.32.002137
State	Published - Aug 1 2007
Externally published	Yes

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Korotkova, O., & Wolf, E. (2007). Beam criterion for atmospheric propagation. Optics Letters, 32(15), 2137-2139. https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.32.002137

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