Vol. 49, Issue 2, pp. 191-202

Vol. 49 Issue 2 pp. 191-202

Analysis of the beam quality of a multi-Gaussian Schell-model vortex beam in atmospheric turbulence

Qiangbo Suo, Zhiwei Cui, Yiping Han

Keywords

multi-Gaussian Schell-model vortex beams, propagation factor, turbulent atmosphere

Abstract

Analytical formulas of the angular width and propagation factor of a multi-Gaussian Schell-model vortex (MGSMV) beam through atmospheric turbulence are derived on the basis of the extended Huygens–Fresnel integral and second-order moments of Wigner distribution function. Evolution properties of the angular width and propagation factor of MGSMV beams propagating in atmospheric turbulence are investigated numerically. The results show that a multi-Gaussian Schell-model beam is more affected by atmospheric turbulence than a MGSMV beam, which will be useful for the practical application of the MGSMV beam.

Vol. 49
Issue 2
pp. 191-202

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