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

    Authors

    O. Korotkova; M. Salem; A. Dogariu;E. Wolf

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Waves Random Complex Media

    Keywords

    Atmospheric turbulence; random electromagnetic beams; state of; polarization; SCHELL-MODEL SOURCES; FREE-SPACE; COHERENCE; Physics, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    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.

    Journal Title

    Waves in Random and Complex Media

    Volume

    15

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    353

    Last Page

    364

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000234168600004

    ISSN

    1745-5030

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