Er1 is a semiconductor material, likely an erbium-based compound or alloy, though its specific composition is not detailed in available references. Erbium compounds are primarily used in photonics and telecommunications applications, particularly in fiber-optic amplifiers and laser systems operating in the infrared spectrum. Engineers select erbium-doped materials for long-distance optical communication systems because of their ability to amplify signals at the 1.5 μm wavelength window, which minimizes attenuation in standard silica fiber.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,618.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,180 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01600 | eV/atom | — |