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    We generalized the Rytov approximation for wave propagation through turbulence. The study shows how large-scale refractive index fields influence Fermat rays and affect wave fluctuations in nonuniform turbulence.

    Area of Science:

    • Wave propagation
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    • The Rytov approximation is a standard method for analyzing wave propagation through weak uniform turbulence.
    • Understanding wave behavior in nonuniform turbulence is crucial for various applications.

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    • To generalize the Rytov approximation for wave propagation in turbulence with a large-scale nonuniform component.
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