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Modeling of dynamic effects of a low power laser beamMethods of modeling some of the dynamic effects involved in laser beam propagation through the atmosphere are addressed with emphasis on the development of simple but accurate models which are readily implemented in a physical optics code. A space relay system with a ground based laser facility is considered as an example. The modeling of such characteristic phenomena as laser output distribution, flat and curved mirrors, diffraction propagation, atmospheric effects (aberration and wind shear), adaptive mirrors, jitter, and time integration of power on target, is discussed.
Document ID
19890031761
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lawrence, George N.
(Arizona, University Tucson, United States)
Scholl, Marija S.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Khatib, AL
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: Simulation and Modeling of Optical Systems
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 13, 1988
End Date: January 14, 1988
Accession Number
89A19132
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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