Hyper-Precision Spatial Light Modulator Beam Steering via Adaptive Optics and Reinforcement Learning

**Abstract:** This paper proposes a novel system for achieving hyper-precision beam steering in Liquid Crystal on Silicon Spatial Light Modulators (LCoS-SLM) by integrating adaptive optics (AO) with reinforcement learning (RL). Traditional LCoS-SLM beam steering suffers from distortions and aberrations, limiting accuracy and resolution. Our approach leverages an AO system to pre-compensate for these distortions, followed by an RL agent trained to optimize the remaining phase modulation profile on the SLM for exceptionally precise and stable beam steering. This framework demonstrates a significant improvement in steering accuracy, proving readily commercializable for applications in advanced microscopy, optical communication, and LiDAR systems. --- *This document is a part of the Freederia Research Archive. Explore our complete collection of advanced research at [en.freederia.com](https://en.freederia.com), or visit our main portal at [freederia.com](https://freederia.com) to learn more about our mission and other initiatives.*

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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.29877200.v1
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Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies
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**Abstract:** This paper proposes a novel system for achieving hyper-precision beam steering in Liquid Crystal on Silicon Spatial Light Modulators (LCoS-SLM) by integrating adaptive optics (AO) with reinforcement learning (RL). Traditional LCoS-SLM beam steering suffers from distortions and aberrations, limiting accuracy and resolution. Our approach leverages an AO system to pre-compensate for these distortions, followed by an RL agent trained to optimize the remaining phase modulation profile on the SLM for exceptionally precise and stable beam steering. This framework demonstrates a significant improvement in steering accuracy, proving readily commercializable for applications in advanced microscopy, optical communication, and LiDAR systems. --- *This document is a part of the Freederia Research Archive. Explore our complete collection of advanced research at [en.freederia.com](https://en.freederia.com), or visit our main portal at [freederia.com](https://freederia.com) to learn more about our mission and other initiatives.*

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