Cavity locking using Lockin+PID technique

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This discussion focuses on cavity locking using the Lock In and PID technique for a 1064 nm laser. The user is experiencing issues with resonance stability, noting that the cavity linewidth is 37.65 KHz and the free spectral range (FSR) is 3.125 MHz. The modulation frequency is set between 20-30 KHz, which is significantly lower than the piezo's capability of 340 KHz. The user seeks assistance in interpreting the lock-in output and understanding the expected cavity transmission signal from the photodiode when the cavity is locked.

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In summary I am trying to lock the cavity using the modulation demodulation technique, but I need help with the signals I am getting.
Hello, So I am trying to lock an X cavity to a 1064 nm laser. Laser has a linewidth of ~100KHz, cavity linewidth is 37.65KHz, and the FSR is 3.125 MHz. When I try to scan the cavity, the peaks usually shift and after a few seconds, the resonance comes off. I am scanning the cavity at around 100 Hz, and I assume it has some high-frequency noise that contributes to the jitter.
To lock, I am using Lock In+PID method, but with very slow modulation (20-30 KHz), my piezo where I am sending the modulation (attached to one of the cavity mirrors) can go up to 340KHz.

In the scanning image, the lock-in output is in green, the scanned peaks are in yellow. In PID image, blue one is error monitor and green is the output, I am not sure I am using it correctly.
When I use the modulated signal, the lock-in output behaves strangely, like at the peaks, it gives some signal, but whether it is the derivative or not cant be said. Same when it goes to PID.

I am attaching some pictures of what I got. Can someone please help me identify if it is right?

Thanks a lot!
 

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berkeman said:
Hello, Greetings.
I have another question. If the cavity is locked at a certain point, What should I see as the cavity transmission from the photodiode? A "constant" voltage signal or the peaks? (While the ramp is off)

I think I managed to do it decently up to the error signal; I am attaching a picture of it.

Blue: cavity transmission, Green: Error from lock-in, yellow: error monitor from pid, setpoint as zero V.
 

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