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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Computing

Background:

  • Topological insulators and superconductors are key for topological quantum computing.
  • Three-terminal Josephson junctions are essential for Majorana braiding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate transport properties of topological insulator-based Josephson junctions.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of these junctions for quantum computing applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of Josephson junctions using selective-area growth of Bi0.8Sb1.2Te3 and Nb evaporation.
  • Low-temperature transport measurements.
  • Analysis using a resistively and capacitively shunted junction network model.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high-quality interfaces for proximity-effect studies.
  • Observed a multiterminal geometry-induced diode effect, proving junction coupling.
  • Validated findings with a theoretical model.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Josephson junctions are promising for topological quantum computing.
  • The observed diode effect confirms their suitability for Majorana braiding.
  • Further research can advance fault-tolerant quantum circuit design.