Superconductor-correlated metal-superconductor Josephson junctions: An optimized class for high speed digital electronics

TitleSuperconductor-correlated metal-superconductor Josephson junctions: An optimized class for high speed digital electronics
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsFreericks, J. K., Nikolic B. K., and Miller P.
Refereed DesignationRefereed
JournalIEEE Transactions in Applied Superconductivity
Volume13
Pagination1089-1092
Abstract

It has long been conjectured that tuning the barrier of a Josephson junction to lie close to the metal-insulator transition will enhance the switching speed,and provide optimal performance. We examine a new class of junctions, so-called SCmS junctions, where the barrier is a correlated metal (or insulator) close to the metal-insulator transition. We show that high IcRN products and moderate temperature derivatives of Ic can be achieved when the thickness and metallicity of the barrier is properly tuned. We believe these junctions show promise for the fastest speed digital electronics operation.

DOI10.1109/tasc.2003.814162
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