Propagation problems relative to laser transmission
Abstract
Atmospheric transmission and scattering of monochromatic beams are considered. The effects of atmospheric turbulence are then described. Thermal blooming is discussed in cases of CW and pulse operation.
- Publication:
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In AGARD Recent Advan. in Radio and Opt. Propagation for Mod. Commun
- Pub Date:
- April 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978raro.agar.....B
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Effects;
- Atmospheric Optics;
- Laser Outputs;
- Light Transmission;
- Wave Propagation;
- Aerosols;
- Atmospheric Attenuation;
- Light Scattering;
- Refractivity;
- Thermal Blooming;
- Communications and Radar