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Addressing Glitches in Laser Stabilization for Improved Oplev Performance

This document discusses the challenges associated with glitchy lasers used in optical feedback systems, specifically related to optical lever (Oplev) setups. It outlines early efforts to stabilize laser performance by addressing issues such as feedback from fiber tips, optimal operating temperatures, and T-controller set-points. Results indicate that significant power loss affects stability, with strong community feedback emphasizing the need for reliable, glitch-free operation over extended periods. Insights from these findings can help improve laser systems for long-term use in precise applications.

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Addressing Glitches in Laser Stabilization for Improved Oplev Performance

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  1. Oplevs What ails them: 1) glitchy laser 2) glitchy whitening boards 3) Oplev pier motion 4) Spot size and shape 5) QPD quadrant asymmetries

  2. What do laser power glitches do?

  3. Glitchy lasers SR560 BP 3-1000 Hz

  4. Early work on fixing the diode laser Reduce optical feed back from the fiber tip ( stability over 100 s ) Choose an operating temperature / power ( 50% power loss stability ~ 1 hr ) Change the set-point of the T controller ( 20% power loss, stablility ~6 hrs ) Results in 23 May'14 : 12747

  5. General response: • “who cares, we don’t use them anyway” • “If you can prove that they work we might consider using them” • “Oh! But they are not really fixed, they glitch after a while” • ….. (silence) • “We cant use them unless they are glitch free over days” • “If we have one lock loss in day due to an oplev we are not going to use them”

  6. The stable LD fix Reduce feedback from fiber tip Adjust set-point of T control Place the laser in a ice box Remove the voltage stabilzer Results in alog 14511

  7. A fixed laser stays fixed: L1_ITMY oplev after 7 weeks

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