Aspects of Raman Scattering and Other Effects on Laser Propagation Through the Atmosphere. Summary of Work for the Period, May 5, 1986-June 13, 1986

摘要

The propagation of laser beams through the atmosphere is discussed. Processes which are pertinent are Raman scattering, self-focusing of beams, and two-photon absorption. Comments on the subroutine PRAMAN are given in the appendix. This subroutine calculates the effect of stimulated Raman scattering in the atmosphere. (ERA citation 11:049456)