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Time-average Fourier telescopy: a scheme for high-resolution imaging through horizontal-path turbulence |
Applied Optics, Vol. 51, Issue 4, pp. A11-A16 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.000A11
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Abstract
The problem of high-resolution imaging through long horizontal-path ground-level turbulence has gone unsolved since it was first addressed many decades ago. In this paper I describe a method that shows promise for diffraction-limited imaging through ground-level turbulence with large (meters) apertures and at large (kilometers) distances. The key lies in collecting image data in the spatial frequency domain via the method of Fourier telescopy and taking suitable time averages of the magnitude and phase of the Fourier telescopy signal. The method requires active illumination of the target with laser light, and the time averages required will likely be over many tens of seconds if not tens of minutes or more. The scheme will thus not be suitable for time-varying scenes. The basic scheme is described, and principle challenges briefly discussed.
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OCIS Codes
(010.0010) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Atmospheric and oceanic optics
(110.0110) Imaging systems : Imaging systems
(110.0113) Imaging systems : Imaging through turbid media
(010.0280) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Remote sensing and sensors
History
Original Manuscript: November 9, 2011
Manuscript Accepted: December 16, 2011
Published: January 26, 2012
Citation
William T. Rhodes, "Time-average Fourier telescopy: a scheme for high-resolution imaging through horizontal-path turbulence," Appl. Opt. 51, A11-A16 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-51-4-A11
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