Simulating atmospheric turbulence using a phase-only spatial light modulator

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dc.contributor.authorBurger, Lieslen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorLitvin,Igor A.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorForbes, Andrewen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T15:55:11Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T15:55:11Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionCITATION: Burger, L., Litvin, I. A. & Forbes, A. 2008. Simulating atmospheric turbulence using a phase-only spatial light modulator. South African Journal of Science, 104(3-4):129-134.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.scielo.org.za
dc.description.abstractDemonstration of the effect of atmospheric turbulence on the propagation of laser beams is traditionally a difficult task. This is due to the complexities of long-distance measurements and the scarcity of suitable laser wavelengths in atmospheric transmission windows. We demonstrate the simulation of atmospheric turbulence in the laboratory using a phase-only spatial light modulator. We illustrate the advantages of this approach, as well as some of the limitations, when using spatial light modulators for this application. We show experimental results demonstrating these limitations, and discuss the impact they have on the simulation of various turbulence strengths.
dc.description.urihttp://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0038-23532008000200011
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent6 pages
dc.identifier.citationBurger, L., Litvin, I. A. & Forbes, A. 2008. Simulating atmospheric turbulence using a phase-only spatial light modulator. South African Journal of Science, 104(3-4):129-134
dc.identifier.issn1996-7489 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0038-2353 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/9634
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherAcademy of Science of South Africa
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectLaser beams
dc.subjectAtmospheric turbulence
dc.titleSimulating atmospheric turbulence using a phase-only spatial light modulatoren_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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