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    • Current alignment methods lack the necessary precision and robustness for demanding FSO applications.

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    • To propose and validate two distinct methods for achieving precise optical beam alignment in FSO transceivers.
    • To enhance the reliability and efficiency of FSO systems for future communication networks.
    • To introduce a fail-safe mechanism for increased FSO channel robustness.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a black-box artificial intelligence (AI) method using particle swarm optimization (PSO) for autonomous alignment without prior system knowledge.
    • Design of a tailored custom algorithm for scenarios with partial FSO system information, optimizing alignment speed.
    • Validation of alignment methods in a 5G-like fiber-FSO testbed transmitting high-frequency signals.

    Main Results:

    • The AI-based PSO method achieved an autonomous alignment success rate exceeding 96%, starting from a blind position.
    • The custom algorithm demonstrated a 92% success rate and reduced alignment time by approximately 4 times compared to the AI method.
    • The FSO system successfully transmitted a 16x400 MHz signal at a maximum bit-rate of 30 Gbps, with a proposed fail-safe mechanism enhancing robustness.

    Conclusions:

    • Both proposed methods effectively achieve tight and precise alignment for FSO transceivers, addressing a critical deployment barrier.
    • The AI-based approach offers autonomous alignment capabilities, while the custom algorithm provides faster alignment with partial system data.
    • The implemented fail-safe mechanism significantly boosts FSO system resilience against channel degradations and line-of-sight interruptions.