Propagation characteristics of a laser beam in a turbulent channel

M. M. Danaei Ahmadi; Mandavilli Mukunda Rao

doi:10.1117/12.177683

8 June 1994 Propagation characteristics of a laser beam in a turbulent channel

M. M. Danaei Ahmadi, Mandavilli Mukunda Rao

Proceedings Volume 2120, Laser Beam Propagation and Control; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177683
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A ray optic model for the propagation of electromagnetic waves at optical frequencies through atmospheric channels with difference turbulence levels is presented. Using this model, the variation of the power at the receiver end, the rise times of the channel, and the amplitude fluctuations have been computed with respect to beam width, channel thickness, and degree of turbulence. It is expected that this mode will have a bearing on the design of ground-to- satellite and satellite-to-ground optical communication links.

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M. M. Danaei Ahmadi and Mandavilli Mukunda Rao "Propagation characteristics of a laser beam in a turbulent channel", Proc. SPIE 2120, Laser Beam Propagation and Control, (8 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177683

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