Generating multi-wavelength phase screens for atmospheric wave optics simulations using fast Fourier transforms

We present a method to synthesize phase screens for multi-wavelength, atmospheric wave optics simulations using fast Fourier transforms. We validate our work by comparing the theoretical, two-wavelength optical path length structure function to simulated results, and we find the two to be in excellent agreement. Our phase screen synthesis method will be useful in two-wavelength adaptive optics simulations in strong or deep turbulence.

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Journal of the Optical Society of America A
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.1364/josaa.586510
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Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing
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Generating multi-wavelength phase screens for atmospheric wave optics simulations using fast Fourier transforms

Mark F. Spencer, Milo Hyde, Matthew Kalensky
Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing
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Generating multi-wavelength phase screens for atmospheric wave optics simulations using fast Fourier transforms

Mark F. Spencer, Milo Hyde, Matthew Kalensky
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Abstract

We present a method to synthesize phase screens for multi-wavelength, atmospheric wave optics simulations using fast Fourier transforms. We validate our work by comparing the theoretical, two-wavelength optical path length structure function to simulated results, and we find the two to be in excellent agreement. Our phase screen synthesis method will be useful in two-wavelength adaptive optics simulations in strong or deep turbulence.

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University of Arizona (US), Naval Surface Warfare Center (US), NSWC Dahlgren Division
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