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Propagation through and Characterization of Distributed Volume Turbulence (pcDVT)

Imaging and Applied Optics


Propagation through and Characterization of Distributed Volume Turbulence (pcDVT)

Propagation through and Characterization of Distributed Volume Turbulence (pcDVT)

24 - 26 June 2013
Renaissance Arlington Capital View, Arlington, Virginia, USA

pcDVT is a forum for the presentation of research in the field of distributed volume turbulence, to include the characterization of the disturbance, as well as, propagation through it. 

pcDVT will focus on the underlying physics of optical wave propagation in distributed volume turbulence; testing the validity of existing theories, identifying gaps and issues, and developing new approaches to explain the complex nature of this environment and its influence on beam propagation.  We intend to cultivate a multidisciplinary exchange of information designed to expanding our understanding of the full complexity of distributed turbulence; drawing on the most recent results from the fields of boundary layer physics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, meteorology, laser sciences,  and singular optics.  The conversation will extend to cover topics formerly not associated with distributed volume turbulence, such as the creation of photonic orbital angular momentum and parallels between Earth’s atmosphere and Galactic molecular clouds.  Through this forum we seek to assemble a broad consortium of researchers quintessentially engaged in this endeavor.
 

Topic Categories

  1. Propagation through distributed volume turbulence
  2. Characterization of distributed volume turbulence
  3. Creation of photonic orbital angular momentum (POAM) in distributed volume turbulence  
  4. Creation of POAM in Astrophysics
  5. Systems Applications
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Chairs

Kent Miller
US Air Force Office of Scientific Res
United States
Chair
Denis Oesch
Science Applications International Corp
United States
Chair
Darryl Sanchez
US Air Force Research Laboratory
United States
Chair

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IMPORTANT DATES

Advanced Registration 28 May 2013 23:59 EDT
Advanced Registration 28 May 2013
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission 29 May 2013 12:00 EDT
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission 29 May 2013
Hotel Reservation 21 June 2013 23:59 EDT
Hotel Reservation 21 June 2013
Schedule at a glance
Terry Brennan, tOSC, United States, Characterization of Propagation Statistics from Shack Hartmann Wavefront Sensor Data, Invited

Nicholas Elias, Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat Heidelberg, Primum Non Torquere - Photon Orbital Angular Momentum in Astronomy, Invited

Thomas Farrell, US Air Force Research Laboratory, United States, Understanding the Physics of Optical Deep Turbulence at the Earth’s Boundary Layer—An Update, Invited

Steven Fiorino, Air Force Institute of Technology, United States, Measurement of Cn2 Profiles from Weather Radar Data and other Microwave Signals and Conversion to Visible and NIR Cn2 Profiles, Invited

Venkata Gudimetla, US Air Force, United States, Estimating Cn2 (Refractive index structure constant) in Deep Turbulence using Unwrapped Phase , Invited

Donald Link, MZA Associates Corporation, United States, Wave Optics Simulation of Propagation through Deep Turbulence, Invited

Alex Mahalov, Arizona State University, United States, Physics-Based Predictive Modeling of Atmospheric Optical Turbulence Layers: Solution of Paraxial Wave Equation for Inhomogeneous Media in Linear and Quadratic Approximation, Invited

Mikhail Vorontsov, University of Dayton, United States, Conservation Laws for Counter-Propagating Optical Waves in Atmospheric Turbulence with Application to Directed Energy and Laser Communications, Invited

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Congress Special Events

Congress Reception
Monday 24 June, 19.00 – 20.30
Join your fellow attendees for the Congress Reception. Enjoy delectable fare while networking. The reception is open to committee/presenting author/student and full conference attendees. Conference attendees may purchase extra tickets for their guest.
 
Joint Poster Sessions
Tuesday 25, June, 16.30 – 18.00
Posters are an integral part of the technical program and offer a unique networking opportunity, where presenters can discuss their results one-to-one with interested parties. Each author is provided with a 4 ft. × 8 ft. (1.22 m × 2.44 m) board on which to display the summary and results of his or her paper.
 

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