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Computer Applications of Josephson Junctions

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Superconductor Applications: SQUIDs and Machines

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Abstract

The first superconducting device for digital applications was the cryotron [7]. It did not succeed for a number of reasons including: (a) the mode of switching was based on the slow and power-consuming transition from the superconducting to normal state in metals; (b) the too early attempt to use a highly integrated technology; and (c) the lack of a theory of superconductivity. As an outgrowth of the BCS theory, the Josephson junction was discovered in 1962 (see historical discussion in Chapter I of this Proceedings). Its potential as a switching device which was superior to cryotrons was realized by J. Matisoo [8].

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Wolf, P. (1977). Computer Applications of Josephson Junctions. In: Schwartz, B.B., Foner, S. (eds) Superconductor Applications: SQUIDs and Machines. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 21. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2805-6_12

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