Interference simulation of laser beam propagation in turbulent atmosphere

In order to provide a theoretical base for high resolution optical coherent imaging, the interference of laser beam transmitting in the turbulent atmosphere for a certain distance is studied. The approximation method of phase screen was used to simulate laser beam transmission in turbulent atmosphere, and its interference in turbulent atmosphere was investigated. The simulation indicates that the longer the distance between apertures is， the closer the interference fringes are; good interference fringes are formed when transmission distance is two kilometers and atmospheric turbulence refractive index structure coefficient C2nis 10-14, which is close to strong turbulence. The interference fringes are clear if the apertures are closer. Therefore, proper distance between the transmit apertures could be selected to get better interference fringes and high resolution images.