Nanoelectronic RF Josephson Devices
Peter Russer, Johannes A. Russer
Superconducting RF nanoelectronic devices exhibit a considerable potential for application in future electronics. Josephson effect based devices allow generation, detection, mixing, and parametric amplification of high-frequency signals up into the terahertz region and exhibit high sensitivity, low energy consumption, and small size. Traveling-wave devices can be realized with distributed Josephson junctions. Nonlinear lumped-element circuits can be realized that are small enough so that the circuit dynamics are governed by quantum mechanics. This allows to generate two-photon coherent states and entangled states and will open the door for quantum information processing. Nanotechnological fabrication techniques and the availability of novel materials give a strong impact on the development of novel Josephson-effect-based devices and systems. An overview over the physical principles and the possible applications of nanoelectronic RF Josephson devices is presented.
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques•Sep 23, 2011•29 citations