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Note: Digital laser frequency auto-locking for inter-satellite laser ranging

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4950862· OSTI ID:22598048
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  1. MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074 (China)

We present a prototype of a laser frequency auto-locking and re-locking control system designed for laser frequency stabilization in inter-satellite laser ranging system. The controller has been implemented on field programmable gate arrays and programmed with LabVIEW software. The controller allows initial frequency calibrating and lock-in of a free-running laser to a Fabry-Pérot cavity. Since it allows automatic recovery from unlocked conditions, benefit derives to automated in-orbit operations. Program design and experimental results are demonstrated.

OSTI ID:
22598048
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments, Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 87; ISSN 0034-6748; ISSN RSINAK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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