Superconducting Multilayer Technology for Josephson Devices : Technology, Engineering, Physics, Applications

Superconducting Multilayer Technology for Josephson Devices : Technology, Engineering, Physics, Applications
Author: Meckbach, Johannes Maximilian
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013-12-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3731501228

Within this book fabrication processes for high-quality Josephson junctions based on niobium and aluminum oxide as well as niobium nitride and aluminum nitride on various substrates are discussed. Techniques for achieving a planar chip topography and sub-μm lateral dimensions, aiding the realization of sophisticated Josephson devices such as SQUIDs, flux-flow oscillators and long Josephson junctions with artificial phase discontinuities, are presented in detail.

Superconducting Multilayer Technology for Josephson Devices

Superconducting Multilayer Technology for Josephson Devices
Author: Johannes Maximilian Meckbach
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-10-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781013279584

Within this book fabrication processes for high-quality Josephson junctions based on niobium and aluminum oxide as well as niobium nitride and aluminum nitride on various substrates are discussed. Techniques for achieving a planar chip topography and sub-μm lateral dimensions, aiding the realization of sophisticated Josephson devices such as SQUIDs, flux-flow oscillators and long Josephson junctions with artificial phase discontinuities, are presented in detail. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Design of a superconducting DC wind generator

Design of a superconducting DC wind generator
Author: Liu, Yingzhen
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2020-11-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 373150796X

The trend towards larger power ratings of wind turbines asks for innovations in power generation, which requires lower weight and cost, smaller size, higher efficiency and reliability. Due to high current-carrying capability and no DC losses of superconductors, a superconducting wind generator can have a superior power to weight/volume ratio with high efficiency. The work in the book mainly focuses on the feasibility study and design of a superconducting DC wind generator.

Real-time imaging systems for superconducting nanowire single-photon detector arrays

Real-time imaging systems for superconducting nanowire single-photon detector arrays
Author: Hofherr, Matthias
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731502291

Superconducting nanowire singe-photon detectors (SNSPD) are promising detectors in the field of applications, where single-photon resolution is required like in quantum optics, spectroscopy or astronomy. These cryogenic detectors gain from a broad spectrum in the optical and infrared range and deliver low dark count rates and low jitter times. This thesis improves the understanding of the detection mechanism of SNSPDs and intodruces new and promising multi-pixel readout concepts.

Technology and readout for scaling up superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Technology and readout for scaling up superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors
Author: Knehr, Emanuel Marius
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-03-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731512564

This work presents three advances to scale SNSPDs from few-pixel devices to large detector arrays: atomic layer deposition for the fabrication of uniform superconducting niobium nitride films of few-nanometer thickness, a frequency-multiplexing scheme to operate multiple detectors with a reduced number of lines, and the integration of SNSPDs with free-form polymer structures to achieve efficient optical coupling onto the active area of the detectors.

Characterization of High Temperature Superconductor Cables for Magnet Toroidal Field Coils of the DEMO Fusion Power Plant

Characterization of High Temperature Superconductor Cables for Magnet Toroidal Field Coils of the DEMO Fusion Power Plant
Author: Bayer, Christoph M.
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2017-02-16
Genre: Physics
ISBN: 373150605X

Nuclear fusion is a key technology to satisfy the basic demand for electric energy sustainably. The official EUROfusion schedule foresees a first industrial DEMOnstration Fusion Power Plant for 2050. In this work several high temperature superconductor sub-size cables are investigated for their applicability in large scale DEMO toroidal field coils. Main focus lies on the electromechanical stability under the influence of high Lorentz forces at peak magnetic fields of up to 12 T.

Improving the Spectral Bandwidth of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs)

Improving the Spectral Bandwidth of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs)
Author: Charaev, Ilya
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-07-31
Genre: Nanowires
ISBN: 3731507455

This work presents a comprehensive investigation of the influence of geometry-dependent factors on performance metrics of superconducting single-photon detectors. With fundamental knowledge, main investigations are focused to extend the spectral bandwidth and to enhance the detection efficiency, especially in infrared range. The developed technology of single-spiral detectors and unconventional electron-beam lithography allows to improve the performance of superconducting detectors.