Observation of multiple Andreev reflections in superconducting tunnel junctions
A. W. Kleinsasser, R. E. Miller, W. H. Mallison, G. B. Arnold
DOI 10.1103/PhysRevLett.72.1738 · Physical Review Letters
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Abstract
We describe measurements on high-current-density Nb-AlOx-Nb tunnel junctions and demonstrate that the development of excess subgap current with increasing barrier transparency is the result of multiple Andreev reflections. We present a model for the barrier consistent with measured junction resistance, the high transparency required for multiple traversals, and the observed single-particle and Josephson characteristics. We argue that excess subgap current and subharmonic gap structure in superconducting tunnel junctions are generally likely to be due to pinhole defects in the barriers.
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| Formula | Reported Tc (K) | Pressure (GPa) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nb Archive — visibility unverified Source-occurrence policy only; no material identity or catalogue acceptance is inferred from the formula. | 4.2 | Pressure not reported | unknown |
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