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Vortex qubit based on an annular Josephson junction containing a microshort

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posted on 2013-07-16, 10:31 authored by A.N. Price, A. Kemp, D Gulevich, Feodor Kusmartsev, A.V. Ustinov
We report theoretical and experimental work on the development of a vortex qubit based on a microshort in an annular Josephson junction. The microshort creates a potential barrier for the vortex, which produces a double-well potential under the application of an in-plane magnetic field; the field strength tunes the barrier height. A one-dimensional model for this system is presented, from which we calculate the vortex-depinning current and attempt frequency as well as the interwell coupling. Implementation of an effective microshort is achieved via a section of insulating barrier that is locally wider in the junction plane. Using a junction with this geometry we demonstrate classical state preparation and readout. The vortex is prepared in a given potential well by sending a series of “shaker” bias-current pulses through the junction. Readout is accomplished by measuring the vortex-depinning current.

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PRICE, A.N. ... et al, 2010. Vortex qubit based on an annular Josephson junction containing a microshort. Physical Review B, 81 (014506), 12pp.

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© American Physical Society

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2010

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1098-0121

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  • en

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