Optical angular momentum interaction with turbulent and scattering media

Chen, M. and Lavery, M. (2021) Optical angular momentum interaction with turbulent and scattering media. In: Al-Amri, M. D., Andrews, D. L. and Babiker, M. (eds.) Structured Light for Optical Communication. Elsevier, pp. 237-258. ISBN 9780128215104 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821510-4.00015-7)

Full text not currently available from Enlighten.

Abstract

Optical beams that are structured in both phase and intensity have drawn considerable attention as a promising technology to increase the transmission capacity of communication links. A particular area of application of such beams is over Free-space optical (FSO) links, allowing fiber optical speeds but without the cables. However, the temperature and pressure inhomogeneities in the atmosphere lead to variations of the refractive index along the transmission path, both spatially and temporally, that give rise to a range of distortions to the optical field. In this chapter, we will focus on optical modes that carry Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) and how they interact with both atmospheric turbulence and scattering media that uniquely distort these specific types of structured optical modes.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lavery, Professor Martin and Cheng, Dr Mingjian
Authors: Chen, M., and Lavery, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Publisher:Elsevier
ISBN:9780128215104
Published Online:25 June 2021
Related URLs:

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record