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Superconducting weak-link bridge

US5481119A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1992
Grant dateJan 2, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N60/124

Abstract

A superconducting element includes a superconducting thin film bridge extending along the surface of a substrate, and a control electrode member for injecting quasi particles into a portion of an intersection region of the superconducting thin film bridge. The intersection region extends across the superconducting thin film bridge in a direction which is perpendicular to the current flow direction of the superconducting thin film bridge. A remaining portion of the intersection region, which is not injected with quasi particles by the control electrode member, operates as a weak-coupling bridge to thereby control the current flow within the superconducting thin film bridge.

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