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

作者:Luo, Yingxin; Li, Hongyin; Yeh, Hsien-Chi*
来源:Review of Scientific Instruments, 2016, 87(5): 056105.
DOI:10.1063/1.4950862

摘要

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-Perot cavity. Since it allows automatic recovery from unlocked conditions, benefit derives to automated in-orbit operations. Program design and experimental results are demonstrated. Published by AIP Publishing.