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    • Space optics
    • Gravitational wave detection
    • Inter-satellite interferometry

    Background:

    • Inter-satellite laser link acquisition and pointing are critical for space-based gravitational wave detection and Earth gravity measurement.
    • Ground-based simulations face distance limitations in verifying these techniques.
    • Differential wavefront sensing is key for achieving high pointing precision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To simulate and demonstrate a ground-based inter-satellite laser link acquisition and pointing control scheme.
    • To overcome distance constraints in verifying the feasibility of the laser link acquisition process.
    • To provide technical support for future inter-satellite link testing.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulating long-distance beam propagation using optical properties control on two optical benches.
    • Utilizing an acquisition camera to capture laser beam signals within a pre-scanning cone.
    • Employing differential wavefront sensing for high-precision angle measurement.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of a dual-way locking of inter-satellite laser beams.
    • Suppression of laser beam pointing direction fluctuations to approximately 5 µrad in an atmospheric environment.
    • Verification of the feasibility of the laser link acquisition scheme through experimental results.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed technique successfully establishes and maintains stable inter-satellite laser links.
    • The experimental setup validates the laser link acquisition and pointing control scheme for space missions.
    • The methodology offers a scalable platform for further research and development in optical space communication.