Optical simulation of imaging systems using multiple turbulent phase screens

Mikhail A. Vorontsov; Jennifer C. Ricklin; Walter B. Miller; Nikita G. Irochnikov

doi:10.1117/12.197369

21 December 1994 Optical simulation of imaging systems using multiple turbulent phase screens

Mikhail A. Vorontsov, Jennifer C. Ricklin, Walter B. Miller, Nikita G. Irochnikov

Proceedings Volume 2312, Optics in Atmospheric Propagation and Random Phenomena; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.197369
Event: Satellite Remote Sensing, 1994, Rome, Italy

Abstract

We discuss a technique based on nonlinear and adaptive optics for simulation of phase distortion effects in imaging systems. This technique uses a nonlinear two-dimensional optical feedback system to produce a controllable spatially and temporally varying chaotic intensity distribution. The intensity pattern is converted into a spatially varying thin phase screen using a spatial phase modulator. A chaotic phase distortion is then introduced into an imaging system's output image by propagation through the phase screen. A deformable (adaptive) mirror with computer control is used for simulation of large-scale phase distortions.

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Mikhail A. Vorontsov, Jennifer C. Ricklin, Walter B. Miller, and Nikita G. Irochnikov "Optical simulation of imaging systems using multiple turbulent phase screens", Proc. SPIE 2312, Optics in Atmospheric Propagation and Random Phenomena, (21 December 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.197369

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