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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(CuS)3 by Materials Project

ErCu3S3 crystallizes in the trigonal P-31c space group. The structure is three-dimensional. there are two inequivalent Er3+ sites. In the first Er3+ site, Er3+ is bonded to six equivalent S2- atoms to form ErS6 octahedra that share corners with twelve equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra, edges with three equivalent ErS6 octahedra, and edges with six equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra. All Er–S bond lengths are 2.72 Å. In the second Er3+ site, Er3+ is bonded to six equivalent S2- atoms to form ErS6 octahedra that share corners with twelve equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra, edges with three equivalent ErS6 octahedra, and edges with six equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra. All Er–S bond lengths are 2.72 Å. Cu1+ is bonded to four equivalent S2- atoms to form CuS4 tetrahedra that share corners with four ErS6 octahedra, corners with six equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra, edges with two ErS6 octahedra, and edges with three equivalent CuS4 tetrahedra. The corner-sharing octahedra tilt angles range from 16–55°. There are a spread of Cu–S bond distances ranging from 2.33–2.41 Å. S2- is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to two Er3+ and four equivalent Cu1+ atoms.

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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(NiB)2 by Materials Project

Er(NiB)2 crystallizes in the monoclinic C2/c space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Er3+ is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to six equivalent B3- atoms. There are a spread of Er–B bond distances ranging from 2.69–2.89 Å. Ni+1.50+ is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent B3- atoms. There are a spread of Ni–B bond distances ranging from 2.02–2.07 Å. B3- is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Er3+, four equivalent Ni+1.50+, and one B3- atom. The B–B bond length is 1.74 Å.

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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(AlC)3 by Materials Project

Er(AlC)3 crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_3/mmc space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Er3+ is bonded to six equivalent C4- atoms to form ErC6 octahedra that share corners with six equivalent AlC4 tetrahedra, edges with six equivalent ErC6 octahedra, and edges with six equivalent AlC4 tetrahedra. All Er–C bond lengths are 2.53 Å. There are two inequivalent Al3+ sites. In the first Al3+ site, Al3+ is bonded to four C4- atoms to form AlC4 tetrahedra that share corners with three equivalent ErC6 octahedra, corners with seven equivalent AlC4 tetrahedra, and edges with three equivalent ErC6 octahedra. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 19°. There are one shorter (2.02 Å) and three longer (2.10 Å) Al–C bond lengths. In the second Al3+ site, Al3+ is bonded in a trigonal planar geometry to three equivalent C4- atoms. All Al–C bond lengths are 1.97 Å. There are two inequivalent C4- sites. In the first C4- site, C4- is bonded to three equivalent Er3+ and three equivalent Al3+ atoms to form distorted CEr3Al3 octahedra that share corners with three equivalent CEr3Al3 octahedra, corners with three equivalent CAl5 trigonal bipyramids, and edges with nine equivalent CEr3Al3 octahedra. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 0°. In the second C4- site, C4- is bonded to five Al3+ atoms to form CAl5 trigonal bipyramids that share corners with six equivalent CEr3Al3 octahedra and corners with six equivalent CAl5 trigonal bipyramids. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 70°.

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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(BRu)4 by Materials Project

Er(RuB)4 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4_1/acd space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Er3+ is bonded in a 12-coordinate geometry to twelve equivalent B3- atoms. There are a spread of Er–B bond distances ranging from 2.96–3.21 Å. Ru+2.25+ is bonded to five equivalent B3- atoms to form a mixture of distorted edge and corner-sharing RuB5 trigonal bipyramids. There are a spread of Ru–B bond distances ranging from 2.14–2.28 Å. B3- is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Er3+, five equivalent Ru+2.25+, and one B3- atom. The B–B bond length is 1.78 Å.

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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(ZnP)3 by Materials Project

Er(ZnP)3 crystallizes in the hexagonal P6_3/mmc space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Er3+ is bonded to six equivalent P3- atoms to form ErP6 octahedra that share corners with six equivalent ZnP4 tetrahedra, edges with six equivalent ErP6 octahedra, and edges with six equivalent ZnP4 tetrahedra. All Er–P bond lengths are 2.83 Å. There are two inequivalent Zn2+ sites. In the first Zn2+ site, Zn2+ is bonded in a trigonal planar geometry to three equivalent P3- atoms. All Zn–P bond lengths are 2.31 Å. In the second Zn2+ site, Zn2+ is bonded to four P3- atoms to form ZnP4 tetrahedra that share corners with three equivalent ErP6 octahedra, corners with seven equivalent ZnP4 tetrahedra, and edges with three equivalent ErP6 octahedra. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 14°. There are one shorter (2.41 Å) and three longer (2.48 Å) Zn–P bond lengths. There are two inequivalent P3- sites. In the first P3- site, P3- is bonded to three equivalent Er3+ and three equivalent Zn2+ atoms to form PEr3Zn3 octahedra that share corners with three equivalent PEr3Zn3 octahedra, corners with three equivalent PZn5 trigonal bipyramids, and edges with nine equivalent PEr3Zn3 octahedra. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 0°. In the second P3- site, P3- is bonded to five Zn2+ atoms to form PZn5 trigonal bipyramids that share corners with six equivalent PEr3Zn3 octahedra and corners with six equivalent PZn5 trigonal bipyramids. The corner-sharing octahedral tilt angles are 69°.

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DOE OSTI2020

Materials Data on Er(NiSb)2 by Materials Project

Er(NiSb)2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4/nmm space group. The structure is three-dimensional. Er3+ is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight Sb3- atoms. There are four shorter (3.28 Å) and four longer (3.45 Å) Er–Sb bond lengths. There are two inequivalent Ni+1.50+ sites. In the first Ni+1.50+ site, Ni+1.50+ is bonded to four equivalent Sb3- atoms to form a mixture of corner and edge-sharing NiSb4 tetrahedra. All Ni–Sb bond lengths are 2.54 Å. In the second Ni+1.50+ site, Ni+1.50+ is bonded in a 5-coordinate geometry to five Sb3- atoms. There are one shorter (2.46 Å) and four longer (2.54 Å) Ni–Sb bond lengths. There are two inequivalent Sb3- sites. In the first Sb3- site, Sb3- is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Er3+ and four equivalent Ni+1.50+ atoms. In the second Sb3- site, Sb3- is bonded in a 9-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Er3+ and five Ni+1.50+ atoms.

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NASA NTRS2015

ER-2 High Altitude Solar Cell Calibration Flights

Evaluation of space photovoltaics using ground-based simulators requires primary standard cells which have been characterized in a space or near-space environment. Due to the high cost inherent in testing cells in space, most primary standards are tested on high altitude fixed wing aircraft or balloons. The ER-2 test platform is the latest system developed by the Glenn Research Center (GRC) for near-space photovoltaic characterization. This system offers several improvements over GRC's current Learjet platform including higher altitude, larger testing area, onboard spectrometers, and longer flight season. The ER-2 system was developed by GRC in cooperation with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) as well as partners at the Naval Research Laboratory and Air Force Research Laboratory. The system was designed and built between June and September of 2014, with the integration and first flights taking place at AFRC's Palmdale facility in October of 2014. Three flights were made testing cells from GRC as well as commercial industry partners. Cell performance data was successfully collected on all three flights as well as solar spectra. The data was processed using a Langley extrapolation method, and performance results showed a less than half a percent variation between flights, and less than a percent variation from GRC's current Learjet test platform.

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DOE OSTI2022

Evolution of Physical Properties of RE 3 Ni 5 Al 19 Family (RE = Y, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er)

In this study, single crystals of RE 3 Ni 5 Al 19 series (RE = Y, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er) are grown using the Al self-flux method. The crystal structure is examined by both single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction. Physical properties are studied for the first time for RE 3 Ni 5 Al 19 (RE = Y, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er) by means of magnetic susceptibility, electrical resistivity, and heat capacity measurements. Complex magnetic behaviors, with up to three transitions present for RE = Sm, Gd, Tb, and Dy, are revealed. Y 3 Ni 5 Al 19 is found to be a nonmagnetic nonsuperconducting metal (above T = 1.8 K) with weak electron–phonon coupling strength.

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DOE OSTI2024

Algebraic ER=EPR and complexity transfer

We propose an algebraic definition of ER=EPR in the G N → 0 limit, which associates bulk spacetime connectivity/disconnectivity to the operator algebraic structure of a quantum gravity system. The new formulation not only includes information on the amount of entanglement, but also more importantly the structure of entanglement. We give an independent definition of a quantum wormhole as part of the proposal. This algebraic version of ER=EPR sheds light on a recent puzzle regarding spacetime disconnectivity in holographic systems with $\mathcal{O}$(1/G N ) entanglement. We discuss the emergence of quantum connectivity in the context of black hole evaporation and further argue that at the Page time, the black hole-radiation system undergoes a transition involving the transfer of an emergent type III 1 subalgebra of high complexity operators from the black hole to radiation. We argue this is a general phenomenon that occurs whenever there is an exchange of dominance between two competing quantum extremal surfaces.

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DOE OSTI2022

Stringy ER = EPR

The ER = EPR correspondence relates a superposition of entangled, disconnected spacetimes to a connected spacetime with an Einstein-Rosen bridge. We construct examples in which both sides may be described by weakly-coupled string theory. The relation between them is given by a Lorentzian continuation of the FZZ duality of the two-dimensional Euclidean black hole CFT in one example, and in another example by continuation of a similar duality that we propose for the asymptotic Euclidean AdS 3 black hole. This gives a microscopic understanding of ER = EPR: one has a worldsheet duality between string theory in a connected, eternal black hole, and in a superposition of disconnected geometries in an entangled state. The disconnected description includes a condensate of entangled folded strings emanating from a strong-coupling region in place of a bifurcation point. Our construction relies on a Lorentzian interpretation of Euclidean time winding operators via angular quantization, as well as some lesser known worldsheet string theories, such as perturbation theory around a thermofield-double state, which we define using Schwinger-Keldysh contours in target space.

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DOE OSTI2022

Optimization of screw design for continuous wet granulation: A case study of metoprolol succinate ER tablets

This study aimed at understanding the effect of screw design on the critical characteristics of granules and tablets of an extended-release (ER) formulation for twin screw granulation process. The screw design parameters assessed included number of kneading elements (KEs) per kneading zone, distance separating kneading zones, staggering angle (SA) of kneading elements and number of sizing elements (SEs). These input variables were varied using a design of experiment (DoE) approach to manufacture granules. Particle size distribution (PSD), flow and bulk properties of the granules, breaking strength and dissolution of tablets manufactured using these granules were characterized. The results of least square fitting showed that KEs, SA, and SEs of the screws significantly (p -values < 0.05) affected the PSD, cohesion, compressibility (CPS), conditioned bulk density (CBD) and permeability of the granules. The KEs and SEs significantly (p -value < 0.05) affected the dissolution, which was attributed to their effects on CPS and CBD of the granules. The distance between kneading zones had no significant effect on granules and tablet characteristics. Finally, these results may be used to further study the interaction of the identified critical screw design parameters with other processing parameters for continuous manufacturing of this ER matrix-based tablet formulation.

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DOE OSTI2020

Resistivity and magnetoresistance properties of R 2 NiSi 3 (R = Gd, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm) compounds

The resistivity and magnetoresistance behaviour of the hexagonal intermetallic compounds R 2 NiSi 3 (R = Gd, Dy, Ho, Er, and Tm) are reported here. All the studied polycrystalline compounds exhibit metallic behavior along with additional magnetic anomalies at low temperatures. A well-defined resistivity minima is observed in Gd 2 NiSi 3 and Dy 2 Ni 0.87 Si 2.95 at a temperature much higher than their respective magnetic transition temperatures. The anomaly has been ascribed to the charge carrier localization caused by magnetic precursor effect. Magnetic field induced crossover from positive to negative magnetoresistance (MR) behavior associated with antiferromagnetic ground state is evidenced for Gd 2 NiSi 3 and Er 2 NiSi 3 in the low temperature region. Although Tm 2 Ni 0.93 Si 2.93 does not exhibit any long range magnetic order down to 2 K, a sudden drop in resistivity behavior is observed below ~10 K. Furthermore, presence of short range magnetic correlation observed in a wide temperature range, much beyond their respective magnetic ordering temperatures, has been argued to be responsible for achieving finite negative MR for all the compounds. Additionally, a subtle resemblance between the observed transport anomalies and the magnetic properties of these systems has been discussed.

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DOE OSTI2022

Crystal Chemistry and Thermodynamics of HREE (Er, Yb) Mixing in a Xenotime Solid Solution

Rare earth elements (REEs), the 15 naturally occurring lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium, are ubiquitously used in modern life as they are critical components of many advanced devices and technologies. However, the demand for REEs is not equal, with the heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) having a higher demand. Xenotime (HREEPO 4 ) is an important HREE ore mineral and globally is an economical source of HREE. Most of the crystallographic and thermodynamic properties of xenotime endmembers have been elucidated by calorimetric, solubility, and high-pressure studies. Yet, in natural systems, endmembers are rarely encountered, and instead, REE solid solutions are more commonly observed. Here, we characterize the crystal chemistry, thermodynamics of HREE mixing, and high-temperature material behaviors and thermochemistry of a synthetic erbium (Er)-ytterbium (Yb) binary xenotime solid solution (Er (x) Yb (1-x) PO 4 ) using a suite of experimental techniques, including X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction implemented with Rietveld analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with attenuated total reflectance, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis coupled with differential scanning calorimetry, and high-temperature oxide melt drop solution calorimetry. Our results shed light on the formation of natural xenotimes and lay the foundation for their industrial applications as thermal coating materials.

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DOE OSTI2024

Realization of two-sublattice exchange physics in the triangular lattice compound Ba 3 Er(BO 3 ) 3

Geometric frustration commonly occurs in materials where magnetic rare-earth ions are arranged on a two-dimensional triangular lattice. These compounds have been gaining significant attention lately, as they hold the promise of revealing unique quantum states of matter. However, little attention has been devoted to cases where spin-$\frac{1}{2}$ rare-earth ions are substituted with ions exhibiting higher spin multiplicities. Here, we successfully synthesize high-quality single crystal samples of Ba 3 Er(BO 3 ) 3 , which is part of the family of triangular lattice compounds. In our experiments, conducted at extremely low temperatures (around 100 millikelvin), we observe two sublattice exchange interactions in Ba 3 Er(BO 3 ) 3 , resulting in the hexagonal lattice spins exhibiting a mixture of ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic tendencies. Our theoretical analysis suggest that this behavior may be attributed to the distinct positions of magnetic ions within the crystal lattice. However, the presence of quantum effects adds an extra layer of complexity to our findings, calling for further exploration.

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DOE OSTI2020

Output power saturation effect in Yb – Er fibre lasers

The output power saturation effect in Yb – Er fibre lasers is experimentally observed. A formula for estimating the saturation power is derived. A method is proposed for measuring the {sup 4}I{sub 11/2} level lifetime or the concentration of Er ions based on the measurements of the saturation power. (paper)

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DOE OSTI2026

First observation of a high-𝐾 band structure in 162 Er and implications in the context of the identical bands phenomenon

The first ever identification of a high-𝐾 band structure in 162 Er is reported. Based on a 𝐾 𝜋 = 7 (−) isomer, it is found to be identical in nature to the corresponding 𝐾 𝜋 = 7 − sequence in 164 Er up to its highest observed spin. Furthermore, the phenomenon of identical high-K bands built on a two-quasiparticle configuration in an isotopic chain is reported here for the first time. While this is a notable addition to the systematics of known identical bands in nuclei at normal deformation, a satisfactory global understanding of the phenomenon remains elusive.

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DOE OSTI2025

Spin-Photon Entanglement of a Single Er 3 + Ion in the Telecom Band

Entanglement between photons and a quantum memory is a key component of quantum repeaters, which allow long-distance quantum entanglement distribution in the presence of fiber losses. Spin-photon entanglement has been implemented with a number of different atomic and solid-state qubits with long spin coherence times, but none directly emit photons into the 1.5 − μ m telecom band where losses in optical fibers are minimized. Here, we demonstrate spin-photon entanglement using a single rare earth ion in the solid-state Er 3 + coupled to a silicon nanophotonic cavity, which directly emits photons at 1532.6 nm. We infer an entanglement fidelity of 73(3)% after propagating through 15.6 km of optical fiber. This work opens the door to large-scale quantum networks based Er 3 + ions, leveraging scalable silicon device fabrication and spectral multiplexing. Published by the American Physical Society 2025

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DOE OSTI2021

Lasofoxifene as a potential treatment for therapy-resistant ER-positive metastatic breast cancer

Background: Endocrine therapy remains the mainstay of treatment for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Constitutively active mutations in the ligand binding domain of ERα render tumors resistant to endocrine agents. Breast cancers with the two most common ERα mutations, Y537S and D538G, have low sensitivity to fulvestrant inhibition, a typical second-line endocrine therapy. Lasofoxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator with benefits on bone health and breast cancer prevention potential. This study investigated the anti-tumor activity of lasofoxifene in breast cancer xenografts expressing Y537S and D538G ERα mutants. The combination of lasofoxifene with palbociclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor, was also evaluated. Methods: Luciferase-GFP tagged MCF7 cells bearing wild-type, Y537S, or D538G ERα were injected into the mammary ducts of NSG mice (MIND model), which were subsequently treated with lasofoxifene or fulvestrant as single agents or in combination with palbociclib. Tumor growth and metastasis were monitored with in vivo and ex vivo luminescence imaging, terminal tumor weight measurements, and histological analysis. Results: As a monotherapy, lasofoxifene was more effective than fulvestrant at inhibiting primary tumor growth and reducing metastases. Adding palbociclib improved the effectiveness of both lasofoxifene and fulvestrant for tumor suppression and metastasis prevention at four distal sites (lung, liver, bone, and brain), with the combination of lasofoxifene/palbociclib being generally more potent than that of fulvestrant/palbociclib. X-ray crystallography of the ERα ligand binding domain (LBD) shows that lasofoxifene stabilizes an antagonist conformation of both wild-type and Y537S LBD. The ability of lasofoxifene to promote an antagonist conformation of Y537S, combined with its long half-life and bioavailability, likely contributes to the observed potent inhibition of primary tumor growth and metastasis of MCF7 Y537S cells. Conclusions: We report for the first time the anti-tumor activity of lasofoxifene in mouse models of endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancer. The results demonstrate the potential of using lasofoxifene as an effective therapy for women with advanced or metastatic ER+ breast cancers expressing the most common constitutively active ERα mutations.

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