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  • 1Quantum Nanoelectronics Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Engineering

Background:

  • Superconducting weak links are crucial for quantum circuits.
  • Understanding their phase relation is key to device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compute the current phase relation for superconducting weak links.
  • To evaluate their potential for quantum applications.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical computation of current phase relation.
  • Analysis of superconducting weak links with dimensions near the coherence length.

Main Results:

  • 50-100 nm aluminum nanobridges with 3D banks exhibit sufficient anharmonicity.
  • These nanobridges are suitable for low noise amplifiers and quantum bits.

Conclusions:

  • Superconducting weak link junctions offer a practical route for sensitive quantum circuits.
  • They may provide a higher quality factor than traditional tunnel junction devices due to the absence of a lossy oxide layer.