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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Nanoscale Science

Background:

  • Josephson junctions facilitate dissipation-less current flow in superconductors, crucial for quantum computing and fundamental physics.
  • The spatial distribution of super current flow within these junctions is experimentally challenging to observe, hindering understanding of phenomena like the Josephson diode effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel platform for visualizing nanoscale super current flow in Josephson junctions.
  • To investigate the spatial distribution of super current and its evolution under bias and magnetic fields.
  • To elucidate unconventional superconducting phenomena, including the Josephson diode effect.

Main Methods:

  • Development and utilization of a scanning magnetometer based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond.
  • Nanoscale visualization of super current flow within Josephson junctions.
  • Electrical switching of competing ground states within the zero-resistance regime.

Main Results:

  • Successfully visualized nanoscale super current flow, previously an elusive experimental observable.
  • Uncovered electrically switchable competing ground states driven by superconducting phase re-configuration.
  • Identified a novel mechanism for the Josephson diode effect linked to Josephson current-induced phase.

Conclusions:

  • Nanoscale super current flow is a critical new observable for understanding unconventional superconductivity.
  • The findings provide insights into the Josephson diode effect and its underlying physics.
  • This work paves the way for optimizing quantum computation and developing energy-efficient superconducting devices.