Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions are often used in the studies of macroscopic quantum phenomena and superconducting qubit applications of the Josephson devices. In this work, we describe a convenient and reliable proces...Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions are often used in the studies of macroscopic quantum phenomena and superconducting qubit applications of the Josephson devices. In this work, we describe a convenient and reliable process using electron beam lithography for the fabrication of high-quality, submicron-sized Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb Josephson junctions. The technique follows the well-known selective Nb etching process and produces high-quality junctions with Vm=100 mV at 2.3 K for the typical critical current density of 2.2 kA/cm^2, which can be adjusted by controlling the oxygen pressure and oxidation time during the formation of the tunnelling barrier. We present the results of the temperature dependence of the sub-gap current and in-plane magnetic-field dependence of the critical current, and compare them with the theoretical predictions.展开更多
We present a new filter scheme for magnetocardiogram （MCG） signal processing based on the quasi-periodic characteristic of the signals. The key points of this scheme are to determine the exact numbers of data points...We present a new filter scheme for magnetocardiogram （MCG） signal processing based on the quasi-periodic characteristic of the signals. The key points of this scheme are to determine the exact numbers of data points in each cardiac cycle by using electrocardiogram （ECG） data acquired simultaneously with the MCG signal and to normalize the MCG data sequence in each cycle into an identical length. Compared with conventional filters, the scheme has the advantage of more powerful noise suppression with less signal distortion. The desire for having high quality output signals from raw MCG data acquired in a simple shielded room or even in unshielded environment may be realized with the scheme.展开更多
Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions with controllable critical current density Jc are fabricated using the standard selective Nb etching process. Tunnel barriers are formed in different oxygen exposure conditions （oxygen ...Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions with controllable critical current density Jc are fabricated using the standard selective Nb etching process. Tunnel barriers are formed in different oxygen exposure conditions （oxygen pressure P and oxidation time t）, giving rise to Jc ranging from 100A/cm^2 to above 2000A/cm^2. Jc shows a familiar linear dependence on P×t in logarithmic scales. We calculate the energy levels of the phase- and flux-type qubits using the achievable junction parameters and show that the fabricated Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions can be used conveniently for quantum computation applications in the future.展开更多
Switching current distributions of an Nb/Al-AlO2/Nb Josephson junction are measured in a temperature range from 25 mK to 800 mK. We analyse the phase escape properties by using the theory of Larkin and Ovchinnikov （L...Switching current distributions of an Nb/Al-AlO2/Nb Josephson junction are measured in a temperature range from 25 mK to 800 mK. We analyse the phase escape properties by using the theory of Larkin and Ovchinnikov （LO） which takes discrete energy levels into account. Our results show that the phase escape can be well described by the LO approach for temperatures near and below the crossover from thermal activation to macroscopic quantum tunneling. These results are helpful for further study of macroscopic quantum phenomena in Josephson junctions where discrete energy levels need to be considered.展开更多
Based upon the calculations of energy levels and quantum states, we discuss the probability of quantum spontaneous magnetization flux as a function of the screen parameter β for the superconducting ring containing on...Based upon the calculations of energy levels and quantum states, we discuss the probability of quantum spontaneous magnetization flux as a function of the screen parameter β for the superconducting ring containing one Josephson π-junction, and compare the result with that in the classical case. Our results indicate that there is significant difference in the magnetization behaviour aroundβ = 1 between the quantum and classical situations.展开更多
Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional （2D） square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 14...Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional （2D） square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 1450], the field-cooled superconducting phase transition is further investigated by analysing the free energy of the arrays with a simplified symmetrical model. Our analytical result is exactly the same as that obtained in Li＇s paper by means of numerical calculations. It is shown that the phase transition splits into two branches with either ferromagnetic or anti-ferromagnetic flux ordering, which depends periodically on the strength of external magnetic flux φe through each loop and monotonically on the screen parameter β of the loops in the arrays. In principle, the diagram of the phase branches is similar to that of its one-dimensional counterpart. The influence of thermal fluctuation on the flux ordering during the transition from normal to superconducting states of the π-loop arrays is also discussed.展开更多
A way to determine some important etching parameters in the step fabrication for highTc step-edge Josephson junctions is described based on an analysis of the dynamics of the etching process.The optimum thickness of t...A way to determine some important etching parameters in the step fabrication for highTc step-edge Josephson junctions is described based on an analysis of the dynamics of the etching process.The optimum thickness of the etch mask is defined with negligible recession of the mask edge during the etch.Under this condition,the equilibrium angle of the steps etched on the SrTiO_(3)(STO)substrate with an Nb mask has been calculated to be about 76°.With optimized mask thickness,its sharp sidewall and straight edge,high-quality steps on STO substrates with step height from 200-300 nm and step angle above 70°are made.Josephson junctions and dc-SQUIDs with high reproducibility and less parameter scatter are obtained on the step substrates.展开更多
In this paper, we have developed an algorithm based on singular value decomposition （SVD） for matrix. And the novel SVD algorithm with normalized period of cardiac cycles is presented. The results from real magnetoc...In this paper, we have developed an algorithm based on singular value decomposition （SVD） for matrix. And the novel SVD algorithm with normalized period of cardiac cycles is presented. The results from real magnetocardiography （MCG） data processing show that the new algorithm is better than the standard one not only in suppressing noises, but also in providing high-fidelity MCG signals.展开更多
We present a new least-mean-square algorithm of adaptive filtering to improve the signal to noise ratio for magneto-cardiography data collected with high-temperature SQUID-based magnetometers. By frequently adjusting ...We present a new least-mean-square algorithm of adaptive filtering to improve the signal to noise ratio for magneto-cardiography data collected with high-temperature SQUID-based magnetometers. By frequently adjusting the adaptive parameter a go systematic optimum values in the course of the programmed procedure, the convergence is accelerated with a highest speed and the minimum steady-state error is obtained simultaneously. This algorithm may be applied to eliminate other non-steady relevant noises as well.展开更多
We discuss a simple relation between the input and output signals of a superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer operating in flux locked mode in a cosine curve approximation. According to this relation...We discuss a simple relation between the input and output signals of a superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer operating in flux locked mode in a cosine curve approximation. According to this relation, an original fast input signal can be easily retrieved from its distorted output response. This technique can be used in some areas such as sensitive and fast detection of magnetic or metallic grains in medicine and food security checking.展开更多
We study the microwave response of surface intrinsic Josephson junctions on Bi2Sr2 CaCu2O8＋δ, in which bending pancake vortex lines are introduced in a controllable way. It is found that the bending vortices can gre...We study the microwave response of surface intrinsic Josephson junctions on Bi2Sr2 CaCu2O8＋δ, in which bending pancake vortex lines are introduced in a controllable way. It is found that the bending vortices can greatly influence the response. In some cases, typical Shapiro steps that lie far above the quasiparticle branch are observed, with the step interval satisfying the Josephson relation and their amplitude versus the square root of microwave power following the Bessel function behaviour. In the other cases, current steps that lie on the quasiparticle branch are observed, but only one or two steps appear at the same time under the variation of the microwave power.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 10474129 and 10534060)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant Nos 2006CB601007 and 2006CB921107)
文摘Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions are often used in the studies of macroscopic quantum phenomena and superconducting qubit applications of the Josephson devices. In this work, we describe a convenient and reliable process using electron beam lithography for the fabrication of high-quality, submicron-sized Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb Josephson junctions. The technique follows the well-known selective Nb etching process and produces high-quality junctions with Vm=100 mV at 2.3 K for the typical critical current density of 2.2 kA/cm^2, which can be adjusted by controlling the oxygen pressure and oxidation time during the formation of the tunnelling barrier. We present the results of the temperature dependence of the sub-gap current and in-plane magnetic-field dependence of the critical current, and compare them with the theoretical predictions.
文摘We present a new filter scheme for magnetocardiogram （MCG） signal processing based on the quasi-periodic characteristic of the signals. The key points of this scheme are to determine the exact numbers of data points in each cardiac cycle by using electrocardiogram （ECG） data acquired simultaneously with the MCG signal and to normalize the MCG data sequence in each cycle into an identical length. Compared with conventional filters, the scheme has the advantage of more powerful noise suppression with less signal distortion. The desire for having high quality output signals from raw MCG data acquired in a simple shielded room or even in unshielded environment may be realized with the scheme.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 10534060 and 10874231)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant Nos 2006CB601007, 2006CB921107, and 2009CB929102)
文摘Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions with controllable critical current density Jc are fabricated using the standard selective Nb etching process. Tunnel barriers are formed in different oxygen exposure conditions （oxygen pressure P and oxidation time t）, giving rise to Jc ranging from 100A/cm^2 to above 2000A/cm^2. Jc shows a familiar linear dependence on P×t in logarithmic scales. We calculate the energy levels of the phase- and flux-type qubits using the achievable junction parameters and show that the fabricated Nb/Al-AlOx/Nb tunnel junctions can be used conveniently for quantum computation applications in the future.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10534060 and 10874231)National Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos.2006CB601007,2006CB921107,and 2009CB929102)
文摘Switching current distributions of an Nb/Al-AlO2/Nb Josephson junction are measured in a temperature range from 25 mK to 800 mK. We analyse the phase escape properties by using the theory of Larkin and Ovchinnikov （LO） which takes discrete energy levels into account. Our results show that the phase escape can be well described by the LO approach for temperatures near and below the crossover from thermal activation to macroscopic quantum tunneling. These results are helpful for further study of macroscopic quantum phenomena in Josephson junctions where discrete energy levels need to be considered.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 10474129 and 10534060, and the National Basic Research Programme of China under Grant Nos 2006CB601007 and 2006CB921107）.
文摘Based upon the calculations of energy levels and quantum states, we discuss the probability of quantum spontaneous magnetization flux as a function of the screen parameter β for the superconducting ring containing one Josephson π-junction, and compare the result with that in the classical case. Our results indicate that there is significant difference in the magnetization behaviour aroundβ = 1 between the quantum and classical situations.
基金Project supported by the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China (Grant No 2006CB601007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos 10474129 and 10534060)
文摘Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional （2D） square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 1450], the field-cooled superconducting phase transition is further investigated by analysing the free energy of the arrays with a simplified symmetrical model. Our analytical result is exactly the same as that obtained in Li＇s paper by means of numerical calculations. It is shown that the phase transition splits into two branches with either ferromagnetic or anti-ferromagnetic flux ordering, which depends periodically on the strength of external magnetic flux φe through each loop and monotonically on the screen parameter β of the loops in the arrays. In principle, the diagram of the phase branches is similar to that of its one-dimensional counterpart. The influence of thermal fluctuation on the flux ordering during the transition from normal to superconducting states of the π-loop arrays is also discussed.
基金Supported by the National Center for R&D on Superconductivity and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(NKBRSF-G19990646).
文摘A way to determine some important etching parameters in the step fabrication for highTc step-edge Josephson junctions is described based on an analysis of the dynamics of the etching process.The optimum thickness of the etch mask is defined with negligible recession of the mask edge during the etch.Under this condition,the equilibrium angle of the steps etched on the SrTiO_(3)(STO)substrate with an Nb mask has been calculated to be about 76°.With optimized mask thickness,its sharp sidewall and straight edge,high-quality steps on STO substrates with step height from 200-300 nm and step angle above 70°are made.Josephson junctions and dc-SQUIDs with high reproducibility and less parameter scatter are obtained on the step substrates.
文摘In this paper, we have developed an algorithm based on singular value decomposition （SVD） for matrix. And the novel SVD algorithm with normalized period of cardiac cycles is presented. The results from real magnetocardiography （MCG） data processing show that the new algorithm is better than the standard one not only in suppressing noises, but also in providing high-fidelity MCG signals.
文摘We present a new least-mean-square algorithm of adaptive filtering to improve the signal to noise ratio for magneto-cardiography data collected with high-temperature SQUID-based magnetometers. By frequently adjusting the adaptive parameter a go systematic optimum values in the course of the programmed procedure, the convergence is accelerated with a highest speed and the minimum steady-state error is obtained simultaneously. This algorithm may be applied to eliminate other non-steady relevant noises as well.
文摘We discuss a simple relation between the input and output signals of a superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer operating in flux locked mode in a cosine curve approximation. According to this relation, an original fast input signal can be easily retrieved from its distorted output response. This technique can be used in some areas such as sensitive and fast detection of magnetic or metallic grains in medicine and food security checking.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 10474129 and 10534060, and the National Key Basic Research Programme of China under Grant Nos 2006CB601007 and 2006CB921107.
文摘We study the microwave response of surface intrinsic Josephson junctions on Bi2Sr2 CaCu2O8＋δ, in which bending pancake vortex lines are introduced in a controllable way. It is found that the bending vortices can greatly influence the response. In some cases, typical Shapiro steps that lie far above the quasiparticle branch are observed, with the step interval satisfying the Josephson relation and their amplitude versus the square root of microwave power following the Bessel function behaviour. In the other cases, current steps that lie on the quasiparticle branch are observed, but only one or two steps appear at the same time under the variation of the microwave power.
