Articles tagged with Erbium
Researchers have developed a technique to detect and measure the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants without destroying them. The method uses fluorescence spectroscopy to distinguish between autofluorescence from plant matter and rare-earth element uptake.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an artificial membrane channel that can selectively transport middle rare earth elements, such as europium and terbium, while excluding other ions. This breakthrough could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly imports.
Researchers have directly observed a superradiant phase transition (SRPT) in a magnetic crystal, overcoming a long-standing limitation in theoretical physics. The phenomenon occurs when two groups of quantum particles fluctuate collectively without external triggers, forming a new state of matter with unique properties.
Researchers at HSE University identified universal critical indices for calculating fibre laser characteristics and operating regimes. The study enables predictions of laser parameters and facilitates optimisation for various applications.
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a new electrocatalyst by doping cobalt oxide with erbium, achieving high oxygen evolution performance and stability in acidic conditions. The Er-doped Co3O4 catalyst surpassed the performance of many precious metal-free catalysts.
Researchers have successfully addressed and detected single rare-earth ions within an ensemble of atoms in a nanoparticle, enabling efficient light-matter interaction. This discovery brings researchers closer to creating a robust system for low-loss and fast interface between nodes of the future quantum internet.
A new study documents the effectiveness of Erbium YAG laser treatment in decreasing daytime urination frequency and urgency, as well as increasing voided volume in women with overactive bladder syndrome. The treatment also shows benefits in reducing vaginal atrophy symptoms.
Researchers successfully demonstrate room-temperature multiband microlasers spanning a large wavelength range using rare earth elements. The lasing process combines downshifting and upconversion, expanding the emission wavelength range. The resulting microlasers exhibit good intensity stability and are suitable for practical applications.
Researchers at EPFL have developed a photonic integrated circuit based erbium-doped amplifier that generates record output power and provides high gain, matching commercial EDFAs. This breakthrough enables new applications in optical communications, LiDAR, quantum sensing, and memories.
Scientists developed an OLED with bright 1.5 μm electroluminescence due to enhanced Er emission through compositing an organic phosphorescent iridium complex with a separated organic erbium complex molecule.
Researchers at NICT and Furukawa Electric successfully demonstrated a record SDM transmission experiment, achieving 715 Tb/s over 2009 km using a 19-core optical amplifier. The demonstration showcases the potential of high-core count cladding pumped EDFAs for long-haul transmission in both C and L bands.
A team of researchers has successfully created a Bose-Einstein condensate of Dysprosium and Erbium atoms, demonstrating quantum degeneracy of these species. This achievement opens up novel research possibilities for dipolar quantum matter due to the long-range interaction among the two species.
Researchers develop a material made from laser-blasted glass doped with rare earth erbium ions, which could be used in integrated optical circuits. The material has promise as a broadband planar waveguide amplifier and could enable miniaturization of telecommunication devices.
By rapidly changing the environment around phosphor emitters, researchers have developed a method to modulate their emission at high speeds, overcoming the limitation of slow optical lifetimes. This breakthrough could enable the use of phosphors in new applications, such as optical communications networks on computer chips.
Scientists have demonstrated electrical control of energy flow from erbium ions into photons and plasmons using graphene. The research opens up novel types of nano-photonics devices based on active plasmonics, with potential for efficient data storage and manipulation.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have discovered new rules for creating ultra-bright light-emitting crystals less than 10 nanometers in diameter, which should be a big asset for biological imaging. The discovery shows that factors known to increase brightness in bulk experiments lose importance at higher excitation powers.
Physicists observed quantum chaos in ultracold atoms using a controlled environment to study complex systems. The team confirmed the universality of random matrix theory through statistical analysis and computer simulations, revealing new insights into ultracold gases and chemistry.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck successfully produced the first Bose-Einstein condensate of erbium, a complex element with strongly magnetic properties. This achievement expands the possibilities for studying fundamental questions in quantum physics and offers new insights into quantum magnetism with cold atoms.
Researchers at Arizona State University have created a new compound crystal material that can enhance the capabilities of computers, improve internet efficiency, increase solar cell conversion rates, and improve solid-state lighting. The new material contains 1,000 times more erbium atoms than previous compounds, providing superior opt...
A research team from NIST and University of Maryland successfully cooled erbium atoms to within two millionths of absolute zero using a novel trapping technique. This breakthrough enables the capture and manipulation of individual erbium atoms with unique optical properties.
Researchers at NIST have successfully trapped erbium atoms using laser cooling, enabling the creation of a Bose-Einstein condensate and producing single photons with potential uses in telecommunications. The technique holds promise for developing novel devices and applications in quantum computing and materials science.