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Chaos in extended linear arrays of Josephson weak links

Journal Article · · Physical Review (Section) B: Condensed Matter; (USA)
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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9 (CA)
  2. Department of Physics and Computing, Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5 (CA)

Extended linear arrays of interacting Josephson weak links are studied by numerical simulation using the resistively shunted junction model. The minimum coupling strength for chaotic behavior is determined as a function of the number of links. This strength is found to diminish steadily with increasing number, despite the inclusion of only nearest-neighbor interaction. The implications for Josephson technology are briefly discussed. Mathematically, the results are confirmation of the Ruelle-Takens scenario for chaos.

OSTI ID:
5140129
Journal Information:
Physical Review (Section) B: Condensed Matter; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review (Section) B: Condensed Matter; (USA) Vol. 40:16; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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