Optical Ray Transfer Matrix Model of the Turbulent Cells Cascade

Abstract

The paper offers a new approach to modeling atmospheric turbulence consisting of turbulent cells whose size is larger than the optical beam width. Particular turbulent cells are approximated by an optical element matrix. The ray transfer matrix method is presented, through which the optical elements can be described in the matrix form. A deflection simulation was performed that indicated the behavior of the optical beam by passing through the optical element. Furthermore, the calculation of the deflection vector is described together with a cascade model of turbulent cells. The matrix calculation for the cascade of optical elements is also expressed.

Keywords

• atmospheric turbulence
• matrix optics
• cascade of turbulent cells
• abcd matrix
• reciprocity