Title
Changes in the polarization ellipse of random electromagnetic beams propagating through the turbulent atmosphere
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
ISSN
1745-5030
Recommended Citation
"Changes in the polarization ellipse of random electromagnetic beams propagating through the turbulent atmosphere" (2005). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 5361.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/5361
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