Scalable Optical Terminal with an 80-millimetre telescope aperture The SCOT80 scalable optical terminal was developed primarily for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Optical terminals transmit data using light instead of radio waves. ...

Bose-Einstein Condensate and Cold Atom Laboratory The BECCAL project will allow experiments with ultracold atoms and Bose-Einstein condensates to be carried out on board the International Space Station (ISS). It ...

Interactive virtual reality simulation for quantum computing A virtual simulation takes visitors on a journey into the world of quantum computing. The exhibit provides an insight into the fundamental workings ...

A strong ecosystem for quantum computing in Germany Quantum computers have the potential to transform industry, research and society. To harness the benefits of quantum computing, research and development teams ...

Join our fascination Create the world of tomorrow. Developing technologies, helping to shape the future – this is how scientists at DLR approach their research every day, driven by curiosity ...

Introducing the DLR spin-off heatbrAIn heatbrAIn – data-based solutions for the heat transition Founded in March 2024 by Philip Groesdonk, Luis Blanco and Larissa Singer, heatbrAIn builds on the research ...

AI-based detection of cracks in railway sleepers Trains can only run reliably and on time if the infrastructure – especially the rails – remains undamaged. Maintenance is therefore an essential ...

Satellite-based quantum key distribution Across the globe, innovative products and services are emerging based on advancing developments in quantum technologies. One of the most important is quantum key distribution (QKD), ...

Frequency reference set-up with nine-cell iodine glass cell Light is an electromagnetic wave and has a frequency. Lasers emit light with a stable frequency, but for precise measurements this stability ...

Microstructure of a highly porous aerogel Carbon aerogels are extremely lightweight and porous materials with a unique nanostructure. They are produced by carbonising organic aerogels using a specialised process. Due ...

Components of a miniaturised quantum memory Quantum memories are a key component of future quantum networks. They enable the exchange of entanglement and quantum-encrypted communication over long distances by receiving, ...

Quantum optical technologies for the satellite navigation of the future The COMPASSO project is testing an iodine-based laser clock, a laser terminal and an optical frequency comb – all developed ...