In:
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, IOP Publishing, Vol. 37, No. S2 ( 1998-01-01), p. 25-
Abstract:
High quality Nb-based tunnel junctions with surface areas of 100×100 µm 2 and 200×200 µm 2 were tested by irradiating x-rays. The 200×200 µm 2 junction exhibited better x-ray response than that of the 100×100 µm 2 one, due to better collection of quasiparticles. The junction detected 5.9-keV x-rays with an energy resolution (FWHM) of 93 eV and the energy required for single electron collection was 6.5 meV. In the operation of the 200×200 µm 2 junction, two kinds of operation modes with different pulse heights were found by applying a magnetic field with different ramping speeds. The individual operation modes gave different current-voltage characteristics. The Sine-Gordon equation was employed to calculate the current-volt-age characteristics for the large junction. From calculated results, it was confirmed that the higher pulse height operation mode was related to a large reduction of dc current through the junction.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-4922
,
1347-4065
DOI:
10.7567/JJAPS.37S2.25
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
1998
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218223-3
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797294-5
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2006801-3
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797295-7
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