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|March 17, 2022

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A new digital control system for iodine-stabilized lasers offers independent operation and self-setup capabilities. This compact system achieves high stability (10^-13) and repeatability (1.5×10^-11) for meter realization.

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Area of Science:

Metrology
Laser Physics
Digital Systems Engineering

Background:

Traditional iodine-stabilized laser systems for meter realization often involve complex debugging, large physical footprints, and manual calibration processes.
Analog control systems, while stable, can be cumbersome and lack flexibility for user customization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a compact, all-programmable digital control system for an iodine-stabilized laser.
To overcome the limitations of existing analog systems, enabling independent operation, simplified setup, and self-calibration/upgrades.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a digital control system utilizing a ZYNQ7000 system-on-chip.
Integration of peripheral circuits and human-computer interaction for independent functionality.
Application of an Nth-harmonic extraction algorithm optimized for reduced resource consumption.

Main Results:

The digital system demonstrates long-term stability comparable to analog systems, reaching up to 10^-13.
Achieved repeatability of two lasers using the digital system is approximately 1.5×10^-11.
Absolute frequencies align with international recommendations, validating the system's accuracy.

Conclusions:

The developed digital control system offers a compact, user-friendly, and high-performance alternative for iodine-stabilized lasers in meter realization.
This system eliminates the need for manual intervention in setup, calibration, and upgrades, enhancing accessibility and reducing operational complexity.