Laser Beam Propagation in the Atmosphere

by J. W. Strohbehn (Editor)

Overview

With contributions by numerous experts

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783662311622
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	08/17/2013
Series:	Topics in Applied Physics , #25
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1978
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

The classical theory of wave propagation in a turbulent medium.- Modern theories in the propagation of optical waves in a turbulent medium.- Similarity relations and their experimental verification for strong intensity fluctuations of laser radiation.- The beam wave case and remote sensing.- Imaging and optical communication through atmospheric turbulence.- Thermal blooming in the atmosphere.