Imaging Through Turbulence
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Learn how to overcome resolution limitations caused by atmospheric turbulence in Imaging Through Turbulence. This hands-on book thoroughly discusses the nature of turbulence effects on optical imaging systems, techniques used to overcome these effects, performance analysis methods, and representative examples of performance. Neatly pulling together widely scattered material, it covers Fourier and statistical optics, turbulence effects on imaging systems, simulation of turbulence effects and correction techniques, speckle imaging, adaptive optics, and hybrid imaging. Imaging Through Turbulence is written in tutorial style, logically guiding you through these essential topics. It helps you bring down to earth the complexities of coping with turbulence.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview of the Problem Area
Historical Overview of Imaging Through Turbulence
Overview of the Book
Background: Fourier and Statistical Optics
Fourier Optics
Statistical Optics
Turbulence Effects on Imaging Systems
Index of Refraction Fluctuations in the Atmosphere
Statistics of Index of Refraction Fluctuations
Wave Propagation through Random Media
First-Order Turbulence Effects on Incoherent Imaging
Modal Expansions of Phase Perturbation
Phase Screen Generation
Speckle Imaging Techniques
Introduction
Overview of Speckle Imaging
Speckle Interferometry
Fourier Phase Estimation Techniques
Image Reconstruction for Speckle Imaging
Conclusion
Adaptive Optical Imaging Systems
Introduction
Factors that Degrade AOI Systems Performance
Adaptive Optical System Components and Models
AOI System Performance Modeling
Summary
Hybrid Imaging Techniques
Introduction
Deconvolution from Wavefront Sensing
Methods Involving Adaptive Optics
Conclusion
Index
