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Huiru Ji¹, Lujia Zhao¹, Zichao Fan¹

¹MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement and Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, PGMF and School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.

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|November 27, 2024

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We developed an improved space telescope design for gravitational wave (GW) detection. This high-performance optical system minimizes noise and aberrations, enhancing sensitivity for detecting cosmic events.

Keywords:

gravitational waves detection optical system design spaceborne telescope

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Area of Science:

Astrophysics and Cosmology
Optical Engineering
Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Background:

Space-based gravitational wave (GW) detection utilizes ultra-long baseline laser interferometers operating in the 10^-4-1 Hz frequency band.
The spaceborne telescope is a critical component in the laser link, with the off-axis four-mirror design being a common configuration.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a high-performance, stable space telescope design for gravitational wave detection.
To achieve ultra-low wavefront aberration and effective stray light suppression.
To ensure adequate spatial provision for integrating subsequent optical systems.

Main Methods:

Utilized an off-axis four-mirror telescope configuration.
Implemented scientifically justified entrance and exit pupil positioning.
Conducted tolerance allocation and Monte Carlo analysis to assess performance robustness.

Main Results:

Achieved a wavefront error of less than λ/500 in the science field of view.
Demonstrated a wavefront error of less than λ/30 with 92% probability after tolerance analysis.
Confirmed that tilt-to-length (TTL) noise and stray light meet stringent space-based GW detection requirements.

Conclusions:

The refined telescope design offers a stable structure with excellent optical performance.
The design effectively suppresses background noise and controls pupil aberrations.
This work provides a more fitting and accurate candidate design for future gravitational wave detection missions.