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Josephson effects in ultrashort mean-free-path superconductors

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92415· OSTI ID:6584871

We show that it is possible to observe Josephson effects at temperatures up to 17 K in a superconductor with intrinsic mean free path <20 A, contrary to what is generally thought possible. The temperature dependence of the critical current in Nb/sub 3/Sn microbridges near T/sub c/ is consistent with predictions of the one-dimensional Ginzburg-Landau (ODGL) theory, while microwave-induced steps in the current-voltage characteristics are in excellent agreement with the resistively shunted junction (RSJ) model.

Research Organization:
Solid State Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6584871
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 38:7; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English