@inproceedings{a47ef9aa91964252bd2f21a420613cf5,
title = "Neural network control of the high-contrast imaging system",
abstract = "Currently, linear state space modeling is used for focal plane wavefront estimation and control of high-contrast imaging system. Although this framework has made great strides in the past decades, it fails to track the nonlinearities from the deformable mirrors and the light propagation, which to some extent influences the accuracy of the electric field estimation and the speed and robustness of the controller. In this paper, we propose the application of neural networks to identify and optimally control a high-contrast imaging system. Based on the E-M algorithm and reinforcement learning techniques, we develop a new nonlinear system identificaton method and a corresponding nonlinear neural network controller. Simulation and experimental results from Princetons High Contrast Imaging Lab (HCIL) are reported to demonstrate the utility of this algorithm.",
keywords = "E-M algorithm, Exoplanet high-contrast imaging, Neural network, Reinforcement learning, Wavefront control and estimation",
author = "He Sun and Kasdin, {N. Jeremy}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} COPYRIGHT SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.; Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave ; Conference date: 10-06-2018 Through 15-06-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1117/12.2312356",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781510619494",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Fazio, {Giovanni G.} and MacEwen, {Howard A.} and Makenzie Lystrup",
booktitle = "Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018",
address = "United States",
}