Simulating fields of arbitrary spatial and temporal coherence
Optics Express, Vol. 14, Issue 17, pp. 7567-7578 (2006)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.14.007567
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Abstract
Optical coherence theory typically deals with the average properties of randomly fluctuating fields. However, in some circumstances the averaging process can mask important physical aspects of the field propagation. We derive a new method of simulating partially coherent fields of nearly arbitrary spatial and temporal coherence. These simulations produce the expected coherence properties when averaged over sufficently long time intervals. Examples of numerous fields are given, and an analytic formula for the intensity fluctuations of the field is given. The method is applied to the propagation of partially coherent fields through random phase screens.
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OCIS Codes
(010.1300) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Atmospheric propagation
(030.1640) Coherence and statistical optics : Coherence
ToC Category:
Coherence and Statistical Optics
History
Original Manuscript: June 20, 2006
Revised Manuscript: July 21, 2006
Manuscript Accepted: July 25, 2006
Published: August 21, 2006
Citation
Gregory J. Gbur, "Simulating fields of arbitrary spatial and temporal coherence," Opt. Express 14, 7567-7578 (2006)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-14-17-7567
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