Josephson Effect in MgB{sub 2} Break Junctions
Journal Article
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· Physical Review Letters
We present the first observation of the dc and ac Josephson effect in MgB{sub 2} break junctions. The junctions, obtained at 4.2K in high-quality, high-density polycrystalline metallic MgB{sub 2} samples, show a nonhysteretic dc Josephson effect. By irradiating the junctions with microwaves we observe clear Shapiro steps spaced by the ideal {Delta}V value. The temperature dependence of the dc Josephson current and the dependence of the height of the steps on the microwave power are obtained. These results directly prove the existence of pairs with charge 2e in MgB{sub 2} and give evidence of the superconductor-normal metal-superconductor weak link character of these junctions.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 40277484
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 87; ISSN 0031-9007
- Publisher:
- The American Physical Society
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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