Published In

Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics, Image Science and Vision

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Subjects

Optics -- Statistical methods, Imaging systems, Radiative transfer -- Mathematical models

Abstract

We present a Monte Carlo method for propagating partially coherent fields through complex deterministic optical systems. A Gaussian copula is used to synthesize a random source with an arbitrary spatial coherence function. Physical optics and Monte Carlo predictions of the first- and second-order statistics of the field are shown for coherent and partially coherent sources for free-space propagation, imaging using a binary Fresnel zone plate, and propagation through a limiting aperture. Excellent agreement between the physical optics and Monte Carlo predictions is demonstrated in all cases. Convergence criteria are presented for judging the quality of the Monte Carlo predictions.

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This paper was published in Journal of the Optical Society of America A and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josaa/viewmedia.cfm?uri=josaa-25-10-2571&seq=0. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

DOI

10.1364/JOSAA.25.002571

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/7273

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