Multiple SQUID magnetometer

Details Multiple SQUID magnetometer Multiple SQUID magnetometer

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

LeDynh, Bot L (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Magnetic

Magnetometers

C505S846000, C505S162000, C600S409000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07863892

ABSTRACT:
Multiple SQUID magnetometers that include at least two SQUID loops, each of which is composed of at least two Josephson Junctions connected in parallel with superconducting wires, are provided. The SQUID loops are fabricated such that they share a common Josephson Junction. Devices and application that employ the multiple SQUID magnetometers are also provided.

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