Half-integer microwave induced steps(Shapiro steps)have been observed in many different Josephson junction systems,which have attracted a lot of attention because they signify the deviation of current phase relation(C...Half-integer microwave induced steps(Shapiro steps)have been observed in many different Josephson junction systems,which have attracted a lot of attention because they signify the deviation of current phase relation(CPR)and uncover many unconventional physical properties.In this article,we first report the discovery of half-integer Shapiro steps in MgB_(2)focused He ion beam(He-FIB)Josephson junctions.The half-integer steps'dependence on microwave frequency,temperature,microwave power,and magnetic field is also analyzed.We find that the existence of half-integer steps can be controlled by the magnetic field periodically,which is similar to that of high temperature superconductor(HTS)grain boundary junctions,and the similarity of the microstructures between gain boundary junctions and He-FIB junctions is discussed.As a consequence,we mainly attribute the physical origin of half-integer steps in MgB_(2)He-FIB junctions to the model that a He-FIB junction is analogous to a parallel junctions'array.Our results show that He-FIB technology is a promising platform for researching CPR in junctions made of different superconductors.展开更多
通过对法布里-珀罗谐振器的理论分析,说明这种谐振器的基模电磁场分布具有"高斯光束"的形式,在其束腰位置近似为横电磁波,在亚毫米波频段应用于研究超导交流约瑟夫森效应具有优势。应用CST Microwave Studio 2006对其进行仿真...通过对法布里-珀罗谐振器的理论分析,说明这种谐振器的基模电磁场分布具有"高斯光束"的形式,在其束腰位置近似为横电磁波,在亚毫米波频段应用于研究超导交流约瑟夫森效应具有优势。应用CST Microwave Studio 2006对其进行仿真,验证了上述特点并得到谐振模式,谐振器反射镜尺寸,反射镜曲率以及耦合方式对工作状态的影响。适当调整以上参数,可以优化腔内能量的聚集度,从而使谐振器很好地应用于观测约瑟夫森结的夏皮罗台阶。展开更多
Recently, a Corbino-geometry type of Josephson junction constructed on the surface of topological insulators has been proposed for hosting and braiding Majorana zero modes. As a first step to test this proposal, we su...Recently, a Corbino-geometry type of Josephson junction constructed on the surface of topological insulators has been proposed for hosting and braiding Majorana zero modes. As a first step to test this proposal, we successfully fabricated Corbino-geometry Josephson junctions(JJs) on the surface of Bi_(2)Te_(3) flakes. Ac Josephson effect with fractional Shapiro steps was observed in the Corbino-geometry JJs while the flux in the junction area was quantized. By analyzing the experimental data using the resistively shunted Josephson junction model, we found that the Corbino-geometry JJs exhibit a skewed current-phase relation due to its high transparency. The results suggest that Corbino-geometry JJs constructed on the surface of topological insulators may provide a promising platform for studying Majorana-related physics.展开更多
We adopted double-side fabrication process to prepare intrinsic Josephson junctions (IJJs) based on Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+x (BSCCO) single crystals. Using crystal cleavage and double-side argon ion milling, we have successful...We adopted double-side fabrication process to prepare intrinsic Josephson junctions (IJJs) based on Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+x (BSCCO) single crystals. Using crystal cleavage and double-side argon ion milling, we have successfully fabricated very uniform IJJs with the thickness of single crystal slice less than 200 nm. Using quasi-optical system, the response of the IJJs to millimeter wave radiation was studied. With applied magnetic field perpendicular to a-b plane, we have observed Shapiro steps under millimeter wave radiation, and the Josephson oscillation of each junction was phase-locking.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12104016)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2020YFF01014706)。
文摘Half-integer microwave induced steps(Shapiro steps)have been observed in many different Josephson junction systems,which have attracted a lot of attention because they signify the deviation of current phase relation(CPR)and uncover many unconventional physical properties.In this article,we first report the discovery of half-integer Shapiro steps in MgB_(2)focused He ion beam(He-FIB)Josephson junctions.The half-integer steps'dependence on microwave frequency,temperature,microwave power,and magnetic field is also analyzed.We find that the existence of half-integer steps can be controlled by the magnetic field periodically,which is similar to that of high temperature superconductor(HTS)grain boundary junctions,and the similarity of the microstructures between gain boundary junctions and He-FIB junctions is discussed.As a consequence,we mainly attribute the physical origin of half-integer steps in MgB_(2)He-FIB junctions to the model that a He-FIB junction is analogous to a parallel junctions'array.Our results show that He-FIB technology is a promising platform for researching CPR in junctions made of different superconductors.
文摘通过对法布里-珀罗谐振器的理论分析,说明这种谐振器的基模电磁场分布具有"高斯光束"的形式,在其束腰位置近似为横电磁波,在亚毫米波频段应用于研究超导交流约瑟夫森效应具有优势。应用CST Microwave Studio 2006对其进行仿真,验证了上述特点并得到谐振模式,谐振器反射镜尺寸,反射镜曲率以及耦合方式对工作状态的影响。适当调整以上参数,可以优化腔内能量的聚集度,从而使谐振器很好地应用于观测约瑟夫森结的夏皮罗台阶。
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 92065203, 11527806, 12074417, 11874406, 11774405, and E2J1141)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos. 2016YFA0300601, 2017YFA0304700, and 2015CB921402)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program B of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant Nos. XDB33010300, DB28000000, and XDB07010100)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology (Grant No. 2021ZD302600)Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF) sponsored by the National Development and Reform Commission, China。
文摘Recently, a Corbino-geometry type of Josephson junction constructed on the surface of topological insulators has been proposed for hosting and braiding Majorana zero modes. As a first step to test this proposal, we successfully fabricated Corbino-geometry Josephson junctions(JJs) on the surface of Bi_(2)Te_(3) flakes. Ac Josephson effect with fractional Shapiro steps was observed in the Corbino-geometry JJs while the flux in the junction area was quantized. By analyzing the experimental data using the resistively shunted Josephson junction model, we found that the Corbino-geometry JJs exhibit a skewed current-phase relation due to its high transparency. The results suggest that Corbino-geometry JJs constructed on the surface of topological insulators may provide a promising platform for studying Majorana-related physics.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60571007, 10778602, 60721063, 60610050)National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2006CB601006)the Fund of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK2007713)
文摘We adopted double-side fabrication process to prepare intrinsic Josephson junctions (IJJs) based on Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+x (BSCCO) single crystals. Using crystal cleavage and double-side argon ion milling, we have successfully fabricated very uniform IJJs with the thickness of single crystal slice less than 200 nm. Using quasi-optical system, the response of the IJJs to millimeter wave radiation was studied. With applied magnetic field perpendicular to a-b plane, we have observed Shapiro steps under millimeter wave radiation, and the Josephson oscillation of each junction was phase-locking.
