Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 49, Issue 11, 1106001(2022)

Fast Alignment of Wireless Optical Communication Using Two-Dimensional Mirror

Shangjun Yang1, Xizheng Ke1,2,3、*, Jiali Wu1, and Xuguang Liu4
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Automation and Information Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
  • 2Shaanxi Civil-Military Integration Key Laboratory of Intelligence Collaborative Networks, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
  • 3School of Physics and Telecommunications Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, Shaanxi, China
  • 4Department of Communication Engineering, School of Automation and Information Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
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    Figures & Tables(19)
    Schematic of beam alignment of wireless optical communication. (a) Coaxial alignment; (b) two-dimensional mirror assisted alignment
    Geometrical optical model of two-dimensional mirror
    Laser tracking algorithm block diagram using two-dimensional mirror
    Wireless optical communication IM/DD system with fast alignment of two-dimensional mirror
    Schematic of field experiment of wireless optical communication for 1.3 km. (a) Link diagram; (b) far field spot
    Schematic of beam fast calibration. (a) Structure diagram; (b) calibration camera interface
    Tracking curves of calibration camera system in 1.3 km field experiment under different adjustments. (a) Pitch adjustment; (b) azimuth adjustment
    Trajectories of outgoing spot under different incident angles and scanning angles. (a) α=10°,θ1=-1°1°,θ2=-5°5°;(b) α=30°,θ1=-1°1°,θ2=-5°5°;(c) α=10°,θ1=-1°1°,θ2=-10°10°;(d) α=10°,θ1=-2°2°,θ2=-5°5°
    Power spectral density of spot center drift in 1.3 km field experiment. (a) x direction; (b) y direction
    Tracking waveforms in 1.3 km field experiment. (a) Tracking curve; (b) track curves along x and y directions; (c) power spectral density along x direction; (d) power spectral density along y direction
    Signal waveforms at 1.3 km communication link. (a) Transmitting signal; (b) receiving signal
    Schematic of wireless optical communication system in 10.3 km field experiment. (a) Link diagram; (b) far field spot
    Tracking curves detected by calibration camera in 10.3 km field experiment. (a) Pitch adjustment; (b) azimuth adjustment
    Bidirectional alignment schematic in 10.3 km experiment. (a) System schematic; (b) transmitting end; (c) receiving end
    Results of 10.3 km bidirectional alignment experiment. (a) Downlink transmission signal waveform; (b) uplink detection spot
    Power spectral density of spot center drift in 10.3 km field experiment. (a) x direction; (b) y direction
    Tracking waveforms in 10.3 km field experiment. (a) Tracking curve; (b) track curves along x and y directions; (c) power spectral density along x direction; (d) power spectral density along y direction
    Signal waveforms at 10.3 km communication link. (a) Transmitting signal; (b) receiving signal
    • Table 1. Experimental equipment and parameters

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      Table 1. Experimental equipment and parameters

      Experimental equipmentMain parameter
      ModulatorX-cut crystal
      Radio frequency drive voltage: Vm=4.5 V
      Half-wave voltage: Vp=5.5 V
      AntennaTransmitting antenna: Cassegrain with diameter of 105 mm
      Receiving antenna: Cassegrain with diameter of 220 mm
      Calibrate cameraDigital zoom
      Up to 128×7.5 mm
      Pixel resolution: 640 pixel×480 pixel
      Pixel size: 1 pixel=20 μm
      Two-dimensional mirrorDiameter: 280 mm
      Resonant frequency: 20 Hz
      Resolution: 2.73 μrad
      Infrared cameraDetector type: InGaAs
      Wavelength range: 0.91.7 μm
      Pixel resolution: 320 pixel×256 pixel
      Pixel size: 1 pixel=20 μm
      Photo detectorDetector type: InGaAs
      Cut-off frequency: 30 kHz1.5 GHz
      Effective area diameter: 100 μm
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    Paper Information

    Category: fiber optics and optical communications

    Received: Aug. 27, 2021

    Accepted: Oct. 28, 2021

    Published Online: Jun. 2, 2022

    The Author Email: Xizheng Ke (xzke@263.net)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL202249.1106001

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