1st Edition

Imaging Through Turbulence

    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.

    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

    Biography

     Lynn Nadel is head of the Department of Psychology, professor of psychology, research cognitive scientist, and deputy director of the centre for the Study of Complex Systems, all at the University of Arizona. Dr. Nadel, with coeditor Dr. Stein, organized the 1993 Summer School on Complex Systems. Daniel L. Stein is head of the Department of Physics and professor of Physics at the University of Arizona and external associate professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Dr. Stein organized the 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 Summer Schools on Complex Systems, is a trustee for the Aspen centre for Physics, is on the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute, and was an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow. Lynn Nadel is head of the Department of Psychology, professor of psychology, research cognitive scientist, and deputy director of the centre for the Study of Complex Systems, all at the University of Arizona. Dr. Nadel, with coeditor Dr. Stein, organized the 1993 Summer School on Complex Systems. Daniel L. Stein is head of the Department of Physics and professor of Physics at the University of Arizona and external associate professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Dr. Stein organized the 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 Summer Schools on Complex Systems, is a trustee for the Aspen centre for Physics, is on the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute, and was an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow.