Laser Beam Scintillation with Applications

by Larry C. Andrews

Renewed interest in laser communication systems has sparked development of useful new analytic models. This book discusses optical scintillation and its impact on system performance in free-space optical communication and laser radar applications, with detailed look at propagation phenomena and the role of scintillation on system behavior. Intended for practicing engineers, scientists, and students. Contents - Preface
- Symbols and Notation
- Optical Wave Propagation in Random Background Review
- Modeling Optical Scintillation
- Theory of Plane Wave Model
- Theory of Spherical Wave Model
- Theory of Gaussian-Beam Wave Model
- Aperture Averaging
- Laser Communication Systems
- Fade Statistics for Lasercom Systems
- Laser Radar Scintillation of Return Waves
- Laser Radar Imaging through Turbulence

375 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2001