Variable superconducting quantum-interference device: Theory
A dc superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) consisting of a symmetric ring circuit with four Josephson junctions and two independent external currents I/sub 1/ and I/sub 2/, which enter the circuit at different points, has a phase boundary between the fully superconducting and the normal states that is different from that of a conventional SQUID. The control current I/sub 2/ modifies the magnetic flux (phi) periodicity and the value of the maximum measuring current I/sub 1//sub m/(phi). For values of I/sub 2/>I/sub c/ (critical current of Josephson junction) the fully resistive state exists over flux intervals centered around (n+(1/2)phi/sub 0/, where n is an integer and phi/sub 0/ is the fluxoid quantum. A superconducting circuit without Josephson junctions is suggested which should have a phase boundary similar to that found here. Minimization procedures which are usually employed in analyzing SQUID's are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616
- OSTI ID:
- 5915264
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Vol. 36:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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