Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions

In this paper we address several new developments in the theory of dc Josephson effect in
 superconducting weak links. We analyze an interplay between quantum interference effects and
 Andreev reflection in SNS nanojunctions with insulating barriers and demonstrate that these effects...

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Date:2004
Main Author: Zaikin, A.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Фізико-технічний інститут низьких температур ім. Б.І. Вєркіна НАН України 2004
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Online Access:https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/119831
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Cite this:Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions / A.D. Zaikin // Физика низких температур. — 2004. — Т. 30, № 7-8. — С. 756-769. — Бібліогр.: 55 назв. — англ.

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Summary:In this paper we address several new developments in the theory of dc Josephson effect in
 superconducting weak links. We analyze an interplay between quantum interference effects and
 Andreev reflection in SNS nanojunctions with insulating barriers and demonstrate that these effects
 may qualitatively modify the Josephson current in such structures. We also investigate an impact
 of the parity effect on persistent currents in superconducting nanorings interrupted by a quantum
 point contact (QPC). In the limit of zero temperature and for the odd number of electrons in
 the ring we predict complete suppression of the supercurrent across QPC with one conducting
 mode. In nanorings with SNS junctions a π-state can occur for the odd number of electrons.
 Changing this number from even to odd yields spontaneous supercurrent in the ground state of
 such rings without any externally applied magnetic flux.
ISSN:0132-6414