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Breakthrough and Innovative Exploration of Key Technologies for Adaptive Optical Compensation of Atmospheric Turbulence in Space Laser Communication

Author(s)

Kaiqing Wang*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Electronic Information Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This paper focuses on the key technologies of adaptive optical compensation for atmospheric turbulence in space laser communication. Firstly, the problems existing in space laser communication under the influence of atmospheric turbulence are expounded, and the importance of adaptive optical compensation technology is emphasized. Then, the principle and key components of the adaptive optical compensation technology are analyzed in depth, including the wavefront sensor, wavefront corrector, etc. Then, the key technological breakthroughs of this technology in aspects such as wavefront detection accuracy, correction speed and accuracy, system integration and miniaturization are discussed, and the innovative explorations in aspects such as new wavefront sensors, intelligent algorithm applications, and multi-disciplinary integration and innovation are introduced. Finally, the future development trend is prospected to provide a reference for the further development of the adaptive optical compensation technology for atmospheric turbulence in space laser communication.

Keywords

Space Laser Communication; Atmospheric Turbulence; Adaptive Light Compensation; Breakthroughs in Key Technologies; Innovative Exploration.

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