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Ville F Maisi1, Dania Kambly2, Christian Flindt2
1Low Temperature Laboratory (OVLL), Aalto University School of Science, P.O. Box 13500, 00076 Aalto, Finland and Centre for Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES), P.O. Box 9, 02151 Espoo, Finland.
We measured Andreev events using single-charge counting, revealing quiet periods interrupted by electron tunneling that triggers avalanches. This results in strongly super-Poissonian distributions, offering new insights into quantum phenomena.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Transport
Background:
- Andreev events involve Cooper pairs at superconductor-normal interfaces.
- Understanding these events is crucial for quantum electronics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the full counting statistics of Andreev events.
- To investigate Cooper pair creation and annihilation dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Employed a single-charge counting technique.
- Analyzed the statistics of Andreev processes.
Main Results:
- Observed quiet periods interrupted by single electron tunneling.
- Detected an avalanche effect triggering numerous Andreev events.
- Demonstrated strongly super-Poissonian distributions.
Conclusions:
- Single-charge counting reveals complex dynamics of Andreev events.
- The observed distributions provide insights into quantum transport mechanisms.
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