YIG sphere
= YIG sphere
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A YIG (Yttrium Iron Garnet) sphere is a small, spherical object made from the crystalline compound yttrium iron garnet, which is represented chemically as Y3(Fe,Ga)5O12. YIG is a synthetic garnet material known for its unique magnetic and optical properties, making it useful in various applications, particularly in the fields of magnetism, optics, and microwave technology.