Introduction of the Research Scenario for Fundamental Physics under Microgravity

Abstract

Recently, the research scenario for fundamental physics under microgravity was prepared through comprehensive discussions in a large team of Japanese scientists on physics. In the scenario, the primary concept of necessity for microgravity is focused on the correlations between gravity effects and fluctuation in multiparticle system, and as a result, three sets of research domain are identified, namely, macroscopic quantum phenomena, fluid dynamics near critical point, and nonlinear phenomena and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. The scenario will serve as a guide for researchers who may have interest in space utilization program in the discipline of fundamental physics and also as an input to NASDA strategic plans.