Parallel N-junction superconducting interferometer with enhanced

Details Parallel N-junction superconducting interferometer with enhanced Parallel N-junction superconducting interferometer with enhanced

1992-08-20

1994-07-05

Wojciechowicz, Edward

Superconductor technology: apparatus, material, process

High temperature devices, systems, apparatus, com- ponents,...

Measuring or testing system or device

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ABSTRACT:
A physical configuration for a parallel multi-junction superconducting quantum interference device that can be used for a variety of applications involving the detection of magnetic flux, including applications where it is desired to measure the absolute magnitude of the flux. The device of this invention features a novel geometry for a multi-junction interference device which significantly enhances the flux-to-voltage transfer function, thereby yielding a significant improvement in the device sensitivity in its use in a magnetometer, gradiometer, or other applications.

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