Josephson noise in quasiparticle mixers
- DEMIRM, Observatoire de Paris, 61 Avenue de lObservatoire, 75014 Paris (France)
The full quantum theory of mixing has been widely developed by Tucker. From theoretical analysis it allows one to predict the optimal performances of a quasiparticle superconducting insulator-superconducting junction mixer from knowing the junction current-voltage characteristics. This theory, however, considers only quasiparticle processes and neglects pair effects. At frequencies close to the superconductor energy gap, the Josephson currents become unavoidable and are reputed to be the cause of strong instabilities and noise. We present here a theoretical calculation of the Josephson noise and losses, which is consistent with experimental results. The width of the Josephson noise peaks is discussed. {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}
- OSTI ID:
- 527833
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 81; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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