Design of Josephson Junctions for X-Ray Detection with Small Quasiparticle Loss at the Edges

  • J. G. Gijsbertsen
  • E. P. Houwman
  • J. Flokstra
  • H. Rogalla
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Part of the An International Cryogenic Materials Conference Publication book series (ACRE, volume 40)

Abstract

Using Nb/Al technology, we are developing Josephson junctions for high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy. Quasiparticle loss due to trapping in the anodized edges of the present junctions degrades the X-ray energy resolution. We present the design and fabrication process of a new junction geometry that aims to minimize this kind of quasiparticle loss. The I-V characteristics of the new junctions indicate good junction quality.

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Tunnel Junction Base Electrode Superconducting Tunnel Junction Barrier Area Junction Edge 
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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 1994

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. G. Gijsbertsen
    • 1
  • E. P. Houwman
    • 1
  • J. Flokstra
    • 1
  • H. Rogalla
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Applied PhysicsUniversity of TwenteEnschedeThe Netherlands

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