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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Machine Learning Applications

Background:

  • Laser beam pointing instability is a significant issue in various applications due to diverse environmental and mechanical disturbances.
  • Existing control strategies face challenges in adapting to the varied nature of these disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust laser beam pointing control system capable of stabilizing both position and angle.
  • To enhance control system adaptability to a wide range of disturbances using a data-driven approach.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Fast Steering Mirrors (FSMs) and Position Sensitive Devices (PSDs) for beam stabilization.
  • Analyzed the kinematic model using ABCD matrix for a four degree-of-freedom (DOF) beam vector.
  • Designed a Jacobian matrix feedback controller for precise calibration.
  • Implemented a data-driven disturbance classification method using a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN).

Main Results:

  • The proposed system effectively stabilizes laser beam position and angle.
  • The RNN model accurately classifies disturbance types in real time.
  • Adaptive control parameter selection based on classified disturbances improved system performance.
  • Experimental verification demonstrated the system's effectiveness under various external disturbances.

Conclusions:

  • The developed laser beam pointing control system offers enhanced stability and adaptability.
  • The integration of RNN-based disturbance classification enables universal applicability across different disturbance scenarios.
  • This approach represents a significant advancement in maintaining laser beam precision in dynamic environments.