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Structural studies of YBCO ramp Josephson junctions for rapid single flux quantum circuits

Journal Article · · Journal of Low Temperature Physics
Ramp-type Josephson junctions with barrier layers of Ga doped PrBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7{minus}{delta}} have been investigated using scanning and transmission electron microscopy. The microstructures have been correlated to the ramp geometry. The junctions exhibited low excess current. This is believed to be due to the uniform thickness of barrier layer deposited on the ion-milled edges. The uniformity of the barrier is presumed to be a result of the smooth ramp, which promoted uniform nucleation and epitaxial growth.
Research Organization:
Chalmers Univ. of Tech. and Univ. of Goeteborg (SE)
OSTI ID:
20012847
Journal Information:
Journal of Low Temperature Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Low Temperature Physics Journal Issue: 3-4 Vol. 117; ISSN JLTPAC; ISSN 0022-2291
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English