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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Physics
    • Scattering Media

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    • Optical radiation propagation through scattering media is challenging.
    • Weakly scattering media, like fog, present unique optical challenges.
    • Effective laser beam focusing is crucial for applications in scattering environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate laser beam focusing through weakly scattering media.
    • To demonstrate the effectiveness of a bimorph deformable mirror for optimizing focal spots.
    • To compare different optimization algorithms for beam focusing.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated a 5 mm-thick layer of polystyrene microbead suspension.
    • Utilized a wide aperture bimorph deformable mirror with 48 electrodes.
    • Employed Shack-Hartmann sensor and CCD for focal spot analysis.
    • Compared focal position optimization with peak brightness/diameter optimization algorithms.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved up to 60% increase in far-field focal spot peak brightness.
    • Demonstrated successful beam focusing through scattering media (10^5 to 10^6 mm^-3).
    • Showcased the novel application of a bimorph deformable mirror for scattering compensation.

    Conclusions:

    • Bimorph deformable mirrors can significantly improve laser beam focusing in scattering media.
    • Optimization algorithms focusing on peak brightness are effective for this application.
    • This method offers enhanced optical radiation transmission through challenging environments.