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YIG

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[yig] / jɪg /

noun

  1. a synthetic yttrium iron garnet, used in electronics in filters and amplifiers.


Etymology

Origin of YIG

y(ttrium) i(ron) g(arnet)

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By testing three YIG spheres with different levels of purity, the researchers found a clear pattern.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

When exposed to a magnetic field, the magnetic spin wave generated by YIG changes frequency.

From Science Daily May 24, 2024

"Our filter is 10 times smaller than current commercial YIG filters," says Du.

From Science Daily May 24, 2024

"What's special about YIG is that it propagates a magnetic spin wave," says Olsson, referring to the type of wave created in magnetic materials when electrons spin in a synchronized fashion.

From Science Daily May 24, 2024

Shi's lab at UCR is one of the best in the world at making YIG.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2023

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