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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Josephson junctions are fundamental for studying quantum phenomena.
  • Majorana bound states hold promise for topological quantum computing.
  • Superconductor-semiconductor nanowire heterostructures are key platforms for realizing Majorana states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the magnetic field dependence of critical current in NbTiN/InSb nanowire/NbTiN Josephson junctions.
  • To understand the underlying physical mechanisms governing the Josephson effect in these hybrid structures.
  • To identify factors influencing the design of circuits for Majorana bound states.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication and characterization of NbTiN/InSb nanowire/NbTiN Josephson junctions.
  • Measurement of critical current as a function of magnetic field and gate voltage.
  • Development and application of a realistic numerical model to interpret experimental results.

Main Results:

  • Observed gate-tunable nodes in the magnetic field dependence of critical current, deviating from the regular Fraunhofer pattern.
  • Determined that Zeeman effect and spin-orbit interaction alone cannot explain the observed Josephson effect evolution.
  • Identified interference between few occupied one-dimensional modes in the nanowire as the dominant mechanism for critical current behavior.
  • Reported significant suppression of critical currents at finite magnetic fields.

Conclusions:

  • The critical current behavior in these junctions is primarily governed by mode interference, not solely by magnetic field-induced effects.
  • The findings provide crucial insights for optimizing hybrid structures for Majorana bound state detection and manipulation.
  • A strong suppression of critical currents necessitates careful consideration in the design of Majorana-based quantum circuits.