# Beating Optical Turbulence Limits Using High Peak-Power Lasers

## TL;DR

This paper demonstrates experimentally and through simulations that high peak-power lasers can resist atmospheric turbulence effects over long distances, improving beam stability in turbulent conditions.

## Contribution

It introduces the use of nonlinear self-channeling beams to counteract turbulence-induced spreading and scintillation, validated by experiments and simulations over 850 meters.

## Key findings

- Self-channeling beams resist turbulence effects effectively.
- Experimental and simulation results show strong agreement.
- Laser beams maintain coherence over turbulent paths.

## Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate the ability of a nonlinear self-channeling beam to resist turbulence-induced spreading and scintillation. Spatio-temporal data is presented for an 850-meter long, controlled turbulence range that can generate weak to strong turbulence on demand. At this range, the effects of atmospheric losses and dispersion are significant. Simulation results are also presented and show good agreement with experiment.