Comprehensive analysis of the magnetic field closed-loop control system in SERF atomic magnetometer

Abstract

Benefiting from the capability to measure and suppress magnetic field interferences in situ, the closed-loop magnetometer system has garnered significant attention. In this paper, the low-pass filtering link is analyzed theoretically and experimentally for the first time within the framework of the single-beam spin exchange relaxation free atomic magnetometer system (the object to be controlled). The analysis not only elucidates its impact on the closed-loop system but also establishes optimal operating parameters through a comprehensive consideration of factors such as steady-state error, bandwidth, and other metrics. A comparison and analysis of the direct output signal of the system with the controller output signal reveal the necessity of using the controller output as the closed-loop system’s output, supported by the amplitude and frequency response characteristics of the output signal. The paper introduces evaluation indicators essential for comparing the long-term measurement stability of open- and closed-loop systems, and it explores the correlation between the output signals of the open- and closed-loop systems and the cardio-magnetic input signals. Finally, the calibration methods for multi-channel closed-loop magnetometers are discussed.