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Decoherence in a superconducting flux qubit with a π-junction

T. Kato, A. A. Golubov, Y. Nakamura

DOI 10.1103/PhysRevB.76.172502 · Physical Review B

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Abstract

We consider the use of a π junction for flux qubits to realize degenerate quantum levels without external magnetic field. On the basis of the Caldeira-Leggett model, we derive an effective spin-Boson model and study decoherence of this type of qubits. We estimate the dephasing time by using parameters from recent experiments of superconductor-insulator-ferromagnet-superconductor junctions and show that high critical current and large subgap resistance are required for the π junction to realize a long coherent time.

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