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    • Quantum Measurement and Control
    • Atomic Physics and Magnetometry

    Background:

    • Spin-exchange relaxation-free (SERF) comagnetometers offer high sensitivity for measuring magnetic fields.
    • Maintaining ultrastable measurements in SERF comagnetometers requires precise control over electron spin polarization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose novel finite-time control strategies for longitudinal electron spin polarization in SERF comagnetometers.
    • To ensure ultrastable measurements by addressing nonlinear dynamics and external perturbations.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of finite-time fractional exponential feedback control (FEFC) for autonomous systems.
    • Introduction of finite-time robust FEFC for nonautonomous systems with unknown structures and disturbances.
    • Utilizing numerical simulations to validate theoretical control strategies.

    Main Results:

    • FEFC ensures finite-time convergence of system trajectories to a specified equilibrium state.
    • Finite-time robust FEFC guarantees finite-time stability for systems under disturbance, with an estimable settling time.
    • Both strategies demonstrate effectiveness in simulations for controlling electron spin polarization.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed control strategies are the first to achieve ultrastable measurements in SERF comagnetometers.
    • Finite-time control offers a robust method for enhancing the precision and reliability of comagnetometer systems.
    • These advancements pave the way for more accurate magnetic field sensing applications.