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    A novel rapid-search algorithm enhances beam-steering efficiency for liquid crystal optical phased arrays. This method optimizes steering efficiency and adaptively adjusts search direction, improving performance over traditional algorithms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Liquid crystal optical phased arrays (LC OPAs) are crucial for beam steering applications.
    • Existing methods for optimizing beam-steering efficiency can be slow or prone to local optima.
    • Efficiently controlling voltage applied to LC OPAs is key to achieving desired beam direction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and experimentally validate a rapid-search algorithm for enhancing beam-steering efficiency in LC OPAs.
    • To optimize the steering efficiency by treating it as an objective function and voltage codes as variables.
    • To improve upon existing optimization techniques by avoiding suboptimal solutions.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a two-stage rapid-search algorithm: a detection stage for initial optimization and a construction stage for adaptive search direction adjustment.
    • Utilized steering efficiency as the objective function and controlling voltage codes as optimization variables.
    • Conducted simulations to compare the proposed algorithm against the pattern-search algorithm based on convergence rate and optimized efficiency.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed rapid-search algorithm demonstrated superior performance in simulations compared to the pattern-search algorithm.
    • Experimental validation confirmed the algorithm's effectiveness in optimizing beam-steering efficiency for LC OPAs.
    • The adaptive search direction adjustment successfully prevented the algorithm from getting trapped in suboptimal solutions.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel rapid-search algorithm offers a significant improvement in beam-steering efficiency for liquid crystal optical phased arrays.
    • The algorithm's adaptive nature ensures robust optimization, making it a valuable tool for optical system design.
    • This work provides a validated method for efficient and effective beam steering control in photonic devices.