High-Tc ramp-type Josephson junctions with a continually graded Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3Oy barrier

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Gao, J [1 ]
Sun, JL [1 ]
So, SM [1 ]
Tang, WH [1 ]
Li, TK [1 ]
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[1] Univ Hong Kong, Dept Phys, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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10.1063/1.1414295
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High-T-c Josephson junctions with a graded barrier have been prepared by using a composite target. Such a barrier is synthesized by utilizing Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3Oy with a continually graded concentration of Pr, in which no lattice mismatch and other incompatible problems take place. The structural interfaces are absent in the weak link region and Josephson coupling occurs at the naturally formed superconducting/normal interfaces within the Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3Oy layer. Thus, it can significantly enhance the reproducibilty and performance of these junctions. The temperature dependences of the barrier thickness and Josephson were also studied.(C) 2001 American Institute of Physics.
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