Turbulence Effects in a Folded Path,

Abstract

This article discusses intensity fluctuations when laser light propagates in folded light paths as well as the properties of such turbulence effects as beam spread, spot quiver, path length fluctuations, and so on. Theoretical results clearly show that, when use is made of different reflectors--compared to direct light paths--one has the existence of amplification phenomena or self-compensation phenomena. This article also analyzes the mechanisms associated with the production of these phenomena.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1996
Accession Number
ADA315828

Entities

People

  • Song Zhengfang

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Compensation
  • Diffuse Reflection
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Reflectors
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Spectra
  • Spherical Waves
  • Surface Waves
  • Turbulence
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy