Highly linear proximity-based double-loop SQUID operating above 4 K
G. Trupiano, E. Riccardi, C. Puglia, M. Kiczynski, A. Gardin, G. De Simoni, G. C. Tettamanzi, F. Giazotto
DOI 10.1103/m4wn-d31t · Physical Review Applied
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Abstract
We demonstrate a highly linear superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) interferometer based on a double-loop (Bi-SQUID) architecture incorporating three superconductor-normal metal-superconductor (S-N-S) junctions. Fabricated using niobium-gold technology, the device exhibits robust operation at liquid helium temperatures, with a superconducting transition temperature of 8.5 K. The dc flux-to-voltage transfer function demonstrates sharp, symmetric, and highly linear behavior at temperatures up to 5 K. Bi-SQUIDs featuring our single-element S-N-S design represent an interesting and original approach to this field, as they exhibit a numerically estimated spurious-free dynamic range linearity exceeding 60 dB, achieved in a single element, simplifying the requirements in terms of arrays containing hundreds of junctions. These results highlight the potential of proximity-based Bi-SQUIDs for compact and highly linear cryogenic interferometric devices, motivating future investigations of their dynamic and noise performance for applied implementations such as quantum sensing, magnetometry, and biomedical diagnostics.
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| Formula | Reported Tc (K) | Pressure (GPa) | Type |
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| Nb Archive — visibility unverified Source-occurrence policy only; no material identity or catalogue acceptance is inferred from the formula. | 8.5 | Pressure not reported | unknown |
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