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Author Galin, M. A.; Klushin, A. M.; Kurin, V. V.; Seliverstov, S. V.; Finkel, M. I.; Goltsman, G. N.; Müller, F.; Scheller, T.; Semenov, A. D.
Title Towards local oscillators based on arrays of niobium Josephson junctions Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Supercond. Sci. Technol. Abbreviated Journal (up) Supercond. Sci. Technol.
Volume 28 Issue 5 Pages 055002 (1 to 7)
Keywords Josephson junction local oscillators, JJ LO
Abstract Various applications in the field of terahertz technology are in urgent need of compact, wide-tunable solid-state continuous wave radiation sources with a moderate power. However, satisfactory solutions for the THz frequency range are scarce yet. Here we report on coherent radiation from a large planar array of Josephson junctions (JJs) in the frequency range between 0.1 and 0.3 THz. The external resonator providing the synchronization of JJ array is identified as a straight fragment of a single-strip-line containing the junctions themselves. We demonstrate a prototype of the quasioptical heterodyne receiver with the JJ array as a local oscillator and a hot-electron bolometer mixer.
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Author Shurakov, A.; Lobanov, Y.; Goltsman, G.
Title Superconducting hot-electron bolometer: from the discovery of hot-electron phenomena to practical applications Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Supercond. Sci. Technol. Abbreviated Journal (up) Supercond. Sci. Technol.
Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 023001
Keywords HEB
Abstract The discovery of hot-electron phenomena in a thin superconducting film in the last century was followed by numerous experimental studies of its appearance in different materials aiming for a better understanding of the phenomena and consequent implementation of terahertz detection systems for practical applications. In contrast to the competitors such as superconductor-insulator-superconductor tunnel junctions and Schottky diodes, the hot electron bolometer (HEB) did not demonstrate any frequency limitation of the detection mechanism. The latter, in conjunction with a decent performance, rapidly made the HEB mixer the most attractive candidate for heterodyne observations at frequencies above 1 THz. The successful operation of practical instruments (the Heinrich Hertz Telescope, the Receiver Lab Telescope, APEX, SOFIA, Hershel) ensures the importance of the HEB technology despite the lack of rigorous theoretical routine for predicting the performance. In this review, we provide a summary of experimental and theoretical studies devoted to understanding the HEB physics, and an overview of various fabrication routes and materials.
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Call Number Serial 1156
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