Practical modal decomposition over turbulent free-space links

Mitchell A. Cox; Alice Drozdov

doi:10.1117/12.2626881

3 March 2022 Digital micromirror devices, Mitchell A. Cox

Mitchell A. Cox, Alice Drozdov

Proceedings Volume 12017, Complex Light and Optical Forces XVI; 120170E (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2626881
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2022, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Structured light fields are highly susceptible to various aberrations, and so there is a large amount of research into the effects of turbulence on these fields and into methods of mitigating these effects. Much of this research is performed using simulated turbulence. Although simulated turbulence is useful, it is not always sufficient and sometimes a turbulent free-space link is required. Setting up such a link requires several nuanced considerations and potentially time-consuming steps. Tailored for beginners, in this tutorial-style paper we document our practical experience in building structured light free-space links.

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Mitchell A. Cox and Alice Drozdov "Digital micromirror devices, Mitchell A. Cox", Proc. SPIE 12017, Complex Light and Optical Forces XVI, 120170E (3 March 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2626881

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