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Suppression of DWS-based angular errors via refined Gaussian interferometric models in space gravitational wave
Optics Express
|November 11, 2025
Summary
Differential Wavefront Sensing (DWS) errors from laser inhomogeneity were analyzed. A new numerical model and analytical model significantly improve angular accuracy for DWS systems, enhancing precision for gravitational wave detection.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Interferometry
- Gravitational Wave Detection
Background:
- Differential Wavefront Sensing (DWS) is susceptible to laser intensity variations, causing measurement errors and tilting.
- Existing models lack comprehensive analysis of error sources in DWS.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop a high-precision numerical model to identify DWS error mechanisms.
- Create an enhanced analytical model for DWS lateral offset errors.
- Improve angular accuracy and precision for DWS applications.
Main Methods:
- Developed a high-precision numerical model for DWS error analysis.
- Implemented post-processing subtraction to mitigate lateral offset errors.
- Derived a novel analytical model for Gaussian beam interference in DWS.
Main Results:
- Lateral offset identified as the dominant error source in DWS.
- Angular accuracy improved to 98.4% using post-processing subtraction.
- Heterodyne interferometer achieved error margins below 6.3 μrad.
- Numerical and analytical models demonstrated 98% and 89% accuracy, respectively.
Conclusions:
- The refined numerical and analytical models offer superior precision for DWS.
- Proposed methods provide valuable insights for DWS systems and space gravitational wave detection.
- Effectiveness and practicality of the developed models are confirmed.
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