Turbulence-induced degradation properties of partially coherent flat-topped beams

Propagation of partially coherent flat-topped (PCFT) beams in a turbulent atmosphere is investigated and analytical formula for the average intensity is derived. Detailed analysis of PCFT beams through atmospheric turbulence with various correlation length indicated that PCFT beams with smaller correlation length are less affected by atmospheric turbulence. Analytical formula for beam width and power in bucket (PIB) of PCFT propagated through turbulence media are derived. The investigation showed that the beam width and PIB of PCFT with higher correlation length are more affected by turbulence.