Abstract
Phase correlations are studied for neighboring critical points of
the intensity in an isotropic Gaussian random wave
field. Significant correlations and anticorrelations are found that
extend out to at least the fifth nearest neighbors. A theoretical
interpretation of the empirical data is attempted within the framework
of the phase autocorrelation and the probability-density functions of
extended two-dimensional random phase fields. It is found, however,
that adaptations of these theoretical models are unable to account
satisfactorily, or even qualitatively, for the extensive phase
correlations that are present in these fields.
© 1998 Optical Society of America
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