Changes in the polarization ellipse of random electromagnetic beams propagating through the turbulent atmosphere

被引:70
作者
Korotkova, O [1 ]
Salem, M
Dogariu, A
Wolf, E
机构
[1] Univ Rochester, Dept Phys & Astron, Rochester, NY 14627 USA
[2] Univ Cent Florida, CREOL, Coll Opt, Orlando, FL 32816 USA
[3] Univ Cent Florida, FPCE, Orlando, FL 32816 USA
[4] Univ Rochester, Inst Opt, Rochester, NY 14627 USA
关键词
Atmospheric turbulence; random electromagnetic beams; state of polarization;
D O I
10.1080/17455030500184511
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
During the last few years, changes in the state of polarization of a class of random electromagnetic beams (so-called electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beams), propagating ill free space have been investigated. Ill the present paper, we extend the analysis to propagation of such beams in homogeneous, isotropic, non-absorbing atmospheric turbulence. We find that the effects Of turbulence Oil the State Of polarization are most significant when the atmospheric fluctuations are weak or moderate, whereas in a strong regime of atmospheric fluctuations the state of polarization of the beam returns to its original state. Our results might find possible useful applications for sensing, imaging and communication through the atmosphere.
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页码:353 / 364
页数:12
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