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Ultrahigh Kinetic Inductance Superconducting Materials from Spinodal Decomposition
Ran Gao1, Hsiang-Sheng Ku1, Hao Deng1
1Alibaba Quantum Laboratory, Alibaba Group, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, P. R. China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|June 9, 2022
Summary
Researchers developed a new method using spinodal decomposition to significantly boost the kinetic inductance of superconducting materials. This breakthrough enhances disordered superconducting nitrides for advanced quantum circuits without compromising quality.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Engineering
Background:
- Disordered superconducting nitrides are key for high-inductance quantum circuits.
- Increasing kinetic inductance is challenging without degrading material quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel method for drastically increasing kinetic inductance in superconducting materials.
- To maintain low microwave loss while enhancing inductance.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing spinodal decomposition in epitaxial Ti0.48 Al0.52 N.
- Inducing an insulator-to-superconductor transition via enhanced material disorder.
Main Results:
- Achieved a two to three orders of magnitude increase in kinetic inductance.
- Demonstrated a method to drastically enhance material disorder.
Conclusions:
- Spinodal decomposition offers a pathway to significantly enhance kinetic inductance.
- This method enables deterministic control of inductance for advanced superconducting quantum circuits.
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