3 February 2025 Study on machine learning–assisted optimal thermal design of ultra-stable laser cavity
Yuhan Li, Baoyu Yang, Yuan Miao, Hanning Dai, Ping Xu, Qiang Zhang, Yinong Wu, Xiao Tang
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Abstract

The ultra-stable laser is a key component of the optical frequency standard system, where one of the primary limitations on its secondary stability index arises from thermal noise. This makes it essential to maintain the laser cavity within an extremely stable thermal environment. We develop and validate experimentally a thermal model for a typical Fabry–Pérot cavity for accuracy. To improve the thermal stability of the design, a machine learning–assisted optimization design method is proposed, which includes a deep neural network surrogate model, sensitivity analysis, and multi-objective optimization based on the Pareto front. The primary optimization targets are minimizing temperature fluctuations and system weight. A case study demonstrates the efficacy of this approach, showing that the thermal response time constant increased from 97 h before optimization to 190 h after optimization, with only a minimal weight cost. Furthermore, under an external temperature fluctuation of 1 mK, the silicon crystal’s temperature fluctuation is reduced to 0.46 μK—an improvement over the 6μK fluctuation reported in previous studies. We provide crucial guidance for the thermal design of ultra-stable laser cavities, enhancing their accuracy and performance in optical systems.

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Funding Statement

Yuhan Li, Baoyu Yang, Yuan Miao, Hanning Dai, Ping Xu, Qiang Zhang, Yinong Wu, and Xiao Tang "Study on machine learning–assisted optimal thermal design of ultra-stable laser cavity," Optical Engineering 64(2), 024101 (3 February 2025). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.64.2.024101
Received: 3 June 2024; Accepted: 7 January 2025; Published: 3 February 2025
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KEYWORDS
Design

Silicon

Thermal modeling

Crystals

Machine learning

Mathematical optimization

Temperature control

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