Researchers observe rare nuclear isomer in ytterbium-150, measuring its half-life and establishing its decay scheme. The study reveals an isomeric relay mechanism, shifting the configuration of nuclei within the 10+ isomeric chain, extending its persistence into the proton drip line region.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
Researchers measured high-precision transition frequencies and isotope mass ratios in ytterbium isotopes to confirm a nonlinearity anomaly. The team established a new limit for the existence of dark forces and gained insights into atomic nucleus deformation, opening doors for collaboration in physics research.
SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2025
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light create a novel laser system that can detect a wide variety of atmospheric compounds with minimal interference. The system's ability to target the short-wave infrared range and generate high-power, stable pulses enables unprecedented detection sensitivity and accuracy.
SourceMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light·JournalAPL Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2024
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Rice physicists find that a 'strange metal' quantum material exhibits greatly suppressed shot noise, suggesting unconventional charge transport mechanisms. The study provides direct empirical evidence for the idea that electricity may flow through strange metals in an unusual liquidlike form.
SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 23, 2023
Scientists create a low-cost, room-temperature single-photon light source by doping optical fibers with ytterbium ions, paving the way for affordable quantum technologies. The innovation overcomes cooling system limitations, enabling applications in true random number generation, quantum communication and high-resolution image analysis.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2023
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a procedure for measuring ytterbium-171 qubits that preserves them for future use, enabling long multistage calculations and multistage operations. This breakthrough paves the way for scalable neutral atom quantum computing.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review·DateOct 18, 2023
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Researchers at Princeton University have discovered a new method to correct errors in quantum computers, potentially clearing a major obstacle. The technique increases the acceptable error rate four-fold, making it practical for current quantum systems.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 31, 2022
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.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 22, 2022
Researchers at INRS have developed a new method to study the spin dynamics inside rare earth materials, promising for spintronic devices. The breakthrough uses a tabletop ultrafast soft X-ray microscope to spatio-temporally resolve spin dynamics.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·DateApr 25, 2022
Researchers at Lund University mapped Ytterbium's origin to supernova explosions, revealing new opportunities for studying galaxy evolution. The study provides insight into the element's dual cosmic origins from heavy and regular stars.
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The NIST team compared three top atomic clocks, including the aluminum-ion clock, ytterbium lattice clock, and strontium lattice clock, with record accuracy over both air and optical fiber links. The measurements resulted in uncertainties of only 6 to 8 parts in 10^18 for both fiber and wireless links.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateMar 24, 2021
Researchers at IKBFU create novel laser optic manufacturing process utilizing rare-earth metal ions of ytterbium and its oxide, reducing production costs. The new powder can generate powerful red laser radiation and improve image quality in night-vision goggles.
SourceImmanuel Kant Baltic Federal University·JournalOptics Communications·DateDec 20, 2019
Researchers developed a new contrast agent using ytterbium to overcome concentration quenching, allowing for improved optical imaging resolution beyond CT and PET technology. The breakthrough enables clearer visualization of whole mice, opening up potential applications in bio-imaging.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Photonics·DateMay 20, 2019
Researchers have achieved record-breaking accuracy with an optical clock, setting a new standard for cesium-referenced measurements. The high accuracy of optical clocks could support advances in timing systems used in navigation and communication systems, enabling more precise measurements of physical phenomena not yet fully understood.
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The new NIST clock records set three important measures: systematic uncertainty, stability, and reproducibility. The clocks' total error drops below our general ability to account for gravity's effect on time here on Earth. This achievement enables the detection of faint signals from the early universe and perhaps dark matter.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateNov 28, 2018
Physicists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have successfully measured parity violation in ytterbium atoms with different numbers of neutrons, confirming the predictions of the Standard Model of particle physics. The results show that the effect increases with the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Physics·DateNov 12, 2018
Researchers at UNIGE have discovered ytterbium, a rare earth element that can store and protect quantum information even at high frequencies. The material's properties make it an ideal candidate for future quantum networks, where the aim is to propagate signals over long distances by acting as repeaters.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 23, 2018
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Researchers at Cornell University used X-ray measurements to determine that electrons lost from ytterbium atoms form their own 'cloud' outside the atom when heated, returning when cooled. This phenomenon, first proposed by Russian physicist Evgeny Lifshitz, sheds light on unusual properties of rare-earth elements.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 6, 2017
Physicists have observed strong signs of a rare quantum spin liquid in the YbMgGaO4 crystal, which could lead to the discovery of hundreds of new materials for quantum computing. The crystal's unique properties allow for 'spooky' entanglement between multiple particles, potentially enabling the creation of exotic states of matter.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 5, 2016
Physicists at NIST have combined two experimental atomic clocks based on ytterbium atoms to set a new world record for clock stability. The dual-clock design eliminates dead time and noise, resulting in a more powerful tool for precision tests and applications.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Photonics·DateNov 28, 2016
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a system that can transfer optical quantum information to locally stored solid-state quantum formats, enabling quantum communication. The team uses rare earth atoms to store superpositions of zero and one used in quantum computation.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Photonics·DateApr 25, 2016
The discovery confirms a long-discussed mechanism for high-temperature superconductivity and reveals the importance of ytterbium atoms in the material's properties. Quantum fluctuations dominate at temperatures near absolute zero, leading to alternative ordered fundamental states.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalScience·DateFeb 1, 2016
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Researchers from the University of Virginia have received the 2015 Robert W. Cahn Best Paper Prize from Springer's Journal of Materials Science for their work on ytterbium silicate protective coatings. The study optimizes the deposition process for these coatings, which are crucial for advanced gas turbine engines.
The JILA strontium lattice clock has set new world records for both precision and stability, achieving a precision of about 50% more than the record holder. Its stability is comparable to that of NIST's ytterbium atomic clock, allowing it to outperform other types of atomic clocks through averaging.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateJan 22, 2014
The NIST ytterbium atomic clocks have achieved a new record for stability, with an error rate of less than two parts in 1 quintillion. This breakthrough has significant implications for timekeeping and sensor applications, enabling rapid measurements in real-time.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateAug 22, 2013
Researchers found that blackbody radiation shifts caused by surrounding chamber temperature can impose limits on atomic clock precision. The study, led by Charles Clark and Marianna Safronova, explores how ytterbium atoms are affected by this faint form of influence, crucial for future clock recalibrations.
SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 4, 2012
A new experimental atomic clock using ytterbium atoms has achieved accuracy comparable to the nation's civilian time standard, while ongoing comparisons with other clocks will help determine the most accurate option for future time and frequency standards. This development supports advancements in technologies such as high data rate te...
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 11, 2009
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Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory detected a large effect of the weak interaction in Ytterbium, about 100 times bigger than seen in Cesium. This finding opens up new opportunities for sensitive searches for new physics using tabletop atomic physics techniques.
SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 10, 2009
Researchers have measured the largest effects of parity violation in an atom, using ytterbium-174 isotopes and detecting a hundred times larger effect than previous measurements in cesium atoms. The discovery promises significant advances in studying weak forces in the nucleus.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 22, 2009
Scientists at NIST have developed an experimental atomic clock using ytterbium 'pancakes' that could be more stable and accurate than current time standards. The new design holds thousands of atoms in a lattice made of intersecting laser beams, which is also applicable to other atoms with even-numbered atomic masses.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 6, 2006