Abstract
The variance of fluctuations of the orbital angular momentum (OAМ) of Gaussian laser beam in a turbulent medium is estimated asymptotically. It is shown that atmospheric turbulence induces OAM fluctuations in a beam initially not carrying OAM.
© 2014 Optical Society of America
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