In this paper, based on a theory given by Gori, we have introduced a flat-topped lattice named a multi-cosine-multi-Gaussian correlated beam (McMGCB); the coherence function of the McMGCB consists of a multi-cosine component and a multi-Gaussian component, and the array composed of flat-topped beamlets can be realized by this McMGCB. Based on the extended Huygens-Fresnel integral, the propagation equation of such McMGCB is der...

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 cohe...