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    • Optical communications
    • Free-space optics
    • Detector technology

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    • Precise beam alignment is essential for reliable free-space optical (FSO) communication systems.
    • Existing beam tracking methods face limitations in speed and accuracy.
    • Quadrant detectors are commonly used for beam position sensing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and experimentally validate a novel beam position estimation method for quadrant detectors.
    • To enhance the speed and precision of beam alignment in FSO communication.
    • To compare the performance of the proposed method against conventional techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a new beam position estimation algorithm tailored for quadrant detector signals.
    • Experimental setup for free-space optical communication link simulation.
    • Comparative analysis of tracking speed against difference-over-sum and log-ratio methods.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully estimates the incident optical beam's angular direction.
    • Experimental demonstration of significantly faster beam tracking capabilities.
    • Achieved 21% and 36% faster tracking speeds compared to difference-over-sum and log-ratio methods, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel beam position estimation method offers superior performance for fast beam tracking.
    • This advancement can improve the efficiency and robustness of free-space optical communication systems.
    • The proposed technique presents a viable solution for rapid beam alignment challenges.