Electromagnetic beam propagation in turbulent media

Ronald L. Fante

Proceedings of the IEEE · 1975 · 539 citations · 138 references

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Abstract

The most recent developments on the propagation of optical beams in a turbulent medium, such as the clear atmosphere, are reviewed. Among the phenomena considered are beam spreading, beam wander, loss of coherence, scintillations, angle-of-arrival variations, and short-pulse effects.

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