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 may qualitativ...

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Date:2004
Main Author: Zaikin, A.D.
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Language:English
Published: Фізико-технічний інститут низьких температур ім. Б.І. Вєркіна НАН України 2004
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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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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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https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/119831
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.
The author gratefully acknowledges collaboration and numerous discussions with A.V. Galaktionov, D.S. Golubev, and S.V. Sharov. This work is part of the Kompetenznetz «Funktionelle Nanostructuren» supported by the Landestiftung Baden-Württemberg gGmbH. This work has also been supported by the European Community’s Framework Programme NMP4-CT-2003-505457 ULTRA-1D “Experimental and theoretical investigation of electron transport in ultra-narrow 1-dimensional nanostructures”.
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Фізико-технічний інститут низьких температур ім. Б.І. Вєркіна НАН України
Физика низких температур
Сверхпроводимость и мезоскопические структуры
Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
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spellingShingle Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
Zaikin, A.D.
Сверхпроводимость и мезоскопические структуры
title_short Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
title_full Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
title_fullStr Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
title_full_unstemmed Some novel effects in superconducting nanojunctions
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author Zaikin, A.D.
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description 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.
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