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This research demonstrates that Bessel-Vortex beams can be engineered to better withstand atmospheric turbulence by strategically combining partial coherence with paired topological charges. The study shows that by carefully controlling the coherence properties and using specific charge pairing configurations, these structured light beams maintain their integrity when propagating through turbulent media significantly better than fully coherent counterparts. The findings provide a mathematical framework and experimental validation for optimizing beam parameters to minimize turbulence-induced degradation.
Why it matters
This advancement has direct applications for free-space optical communication systems, particularly for satellite-to-ground links and long-distance data transmission where atmospheric turbulence typically degrades signal quality. The technique could improve the reliability and bandwidth of optical communication networks operating through the atmosphere without requiring adaptive optics compensation.