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

Journal of the Optical Society of America A 2026

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Authors: Milo W. Hyde, Mark F. Spencer, Matthew Kalensky
DOI: 10.1364/josaa.586510
Cited by: 2
References: 32

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Publisher
Optica Publishing Group
Volume
43
Issue
7
Pages
C1–C1
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN