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Tunable Microwave Resonators for Superconducting Electro-optic Devices

Hana K. Warner, Shima Rajabali, Seunghyun Park, Nayely Rolon-Gomez, Donald M. Witt, Amir Yacoby, Marko Lončar

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

We present frequency-tunable, photolithography compatible superconducting microwave resonators designed for integration with electro-optic devices. We demonstrate >500 MHz of tuning with a bulk permanent magnet and >100 MHz of tuning with planar coils under moderate (<5 mT) magnetic fields.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_si.2025.ss115_4

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