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Journal of Applied Physics

Power spectrum of radiation from a Josephson junction

Richard S. Likes, Charles M. Falco

Published Dec 1, 1977• 4 citations
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Abstract

The harmonic content of the power generated by a Josephson junction is calculated as a function of the applied current. The effect of the pair-quasiparticle interference conductivity is considered, and the limiting form of the power is derived for large driving currents.
DOI
10.1063/1.323541

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