Atmospheric Effects upon Laser Beam Propagation: An Annotated Bibliography

Abstract

Results of a literature search on the effects of normally occuring atmospheric molecules, aerosols and turbulence on the propagation of low power lasers is presented in a thoroughly cross referenced bibliography. Included are references to theoretical, experimental and modeling studies that could be relevant to developing models (and their required data bases) for the purpose of establishing comprehensive safety standards for laser illumination of the human eye. Two separate computerized literature searches (with extensive manual editing) were utilized, as well as other sources, to locate these references. Current and planned efforts by several key researchers are also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 1979
Accession Number
ADA096631

Entities

People

  • Thomas W. Tuer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Computational Science
  • Diffraction
  • Electromagnetic Metamaterials
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Frequency Combs
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Masers
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Quantum Yields
  • Refraction
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Library and Information Science
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy