Non-Gaussian speckle statistics in adaptive-optics partial compensation.
Wave fronts distorted by the atmosphere can be partially reconstructed by use of adaptive-optics systems. The intensity statistics at the image plane is a function of the ratio D/r(0) and of the level of compensation performed by the adaptive-optics system. We show that a non-Gaussian statistics is obtained when the aperture diameter is slightly greater than the Fried parameter. This situation can frequently be found when one is working in the IR. The light statistics is obtained by use of a simple model to describe the atmosphere and application of the same procedure used in the analysis of scattered light. Special attention is paid to very high- and very low-compensation regimes.
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