Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization

Structural evolution and thermophysical properties of Tb3ScxAl5-xO12 melts via AIMD and aerodynamic levitation

High-power magneto-optical devices based on terbium garnet crystals require materials with high thermal stability and excellent optical performance. However, their growth is often hindered by instability in high-temperature melts. Here, we combine ab initio molecular dynamics (AI...

In-orbit test of the weak equivalence principle with atom interferometry

The weak equivalence principle (WEP) is a central pillar of general relativity. Its precise test with quantum systems in space offers a unique window onto new physics. Here, we report an in-orbit quantum test of the WEP. A dual-species ( 85 Rb/ 87 Rb) atom interferometer is reali...