Abstract
In this work, a new beam named the Hermite–Gaussian correlated vortex beam (HGCVB) is introduced. The intensity and coherence of this HGCVB in oceanic turbulence are analyzed. The results show that the HGCVB displays a splitting property during propagation, and the HGCVB can evolve into the array profile with hollow center beamlets. The results display that the evolution of the intensity of the HGCVB is manipulated by the coherence length δ0 and topological charge M. Meanwhile, the array distribution of coherence of the HGCVB in oceanic turbulence can evolve into a one-spot pattern on propagation. The results show that this HGCVB evolves from a Gaussian beam into a beam array composed of beamlets with hollow centers and may have a potential application in oceanic turbulence.