Journal article
Second-Order Statistics for Wave Propagation through Complex Optical Systems
Closed-form expressions are derived for various statistical functions that arise in optical propagation through arbitrary optical systems that can be characterized by a complex ABCD matrix in the presence of distributed random inhomogeneities along the optical path. Specifically, within the second-order Rytov approximation, explicit general expressions are presented for the mutual coherence function, the log-amplitude and phase correlation functions, and the mean-square irradiance that are obtained in propagation through an arbitrary paraxial ABCD optical system containing Gaussian-shaped limiting apertures.
Additionally, we consider the performance of adaptive-optics systems through arbitrary real paraxial ABCD optical systems and derive an expression for the mean irradiance of an adaptive-optics laser transmitter through such systems. © 1989 Optical Society of America
Language: | English |
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Year: | 1989 |
Pages: | 564-575 |
ISSN: | 15208532 , 10847529 and 07403232 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1364/JOSAA.6.000564 |
ORCIDs: | Hanson, Steen Grüner |