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We fabricated an asymmetric nanoscale SQUID consisting of one nanobridge weak link and one Dayem bridge weak link. The current phase relation of these particular weak links is characterized by multivaluedness and linearity. While the latter…
In contrast to the extensive literature on thin tunnel junctions and traditional SQUID geometries, there is almost no quantitative experimental data on magnetic control of the Josephson phase in thick SNS weak links. The standard view is…
Using superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) as basic, low-loss elements of thin-film metamaterials has one main advantage: Their resonance frequency is easily tunable by applying a weak magnetic field. The downside, however,…
We have implemented a resonant circuit that uses a SQUID as a flux-sensitive Josephson inductor for qubit readout. In contrast to the conventional switching current measurement that generates undesired quasi-particles when the SQUID…
Tunable couplers enable high-fidelity two-qubit gates leveraging high on/off coupling ratios and reduced crosstalk within a single design. We investigate a galvanically connected direct-current superconducting quantum interference device…
We present the driven response at T=30mK of 6 GHz superconducting resonators constructed from capacitively-shunted three dimensional (3D) aluminum nanobridge superconducting quantum interference devices (nanoSQUIDs). We observe flux…
Superconducting diodes, characterized by the nonreciprocal supercurrent flow, have gained significant attention for their potential in dissipationless electronics. This study presents a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID)…
Solid state wafers are indispensable components in material science as substrates for epitaxial homo- or hetero-structures or carriers for two-dimensional materials. However, a reliable determination of magnetic properties of nanomaterials…
Clusters of interacting two-level-systems (TLS),likely due to $F^+$ centers at the metal-insulator interface, are shown to self consistently lead to $1/f^{\alpha }$ magnetization noise in SQUIDs. By introducing a correlation-function…
We present a new spin-exchange relaxation-free vector magnetometer with suppressed 1/f probe noise, achieved by applying a small DC bias field and a comb of magnetic DC $\pi$ pulses along the pump direction. This results in a synchronous…
With the development of novel computing schemes working at cryogenic temperatures, superconducting memory elements have become essential. In this context, superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) are promising candidates, as…
We utilize a superconducting stripline resonator containing a dc-SQUID as a strong intermodulation amplifier exhibiting a signal gain of 25 dB and a phase modulation of 30 dB. Studying the system response in the time domain near the…
Frequency Domain Multiplexed detector arrays constructed of superconducting Transition Edge Sensors in the current-summing configuration suffer from the finite impedance of the summing node which should ideally be zero. We suggest two…
We present measurements of an amplifier based on a dc superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) with submicron Al-AlOx-Al Josephson junctions. The small junction size reduces their self-capacitance and allows for the use of…
The current-voltage characteristics of Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs) are known to modulate as a function of applied magnetic field with a period of one flux quantum $\Phi_0=h$/2e. Here we report on the fabrication…
We report a detailed theoretical study of a coherent macroscopic quantum-mechanical phenomenon - quantum beats of a single magnetic fluxon trapped in a two-cell SQUID of high kinetic inductance. We calculate numerically and analytically the…
We present an experimental study of nanowire transmons at zero and applied in-plane magnetic field. With Josephson non-linearities provided by the nanowires, our qubits operate at higher magnetic fields than standard transmons. Nanowire…
Three-dimensional MEMS magnetometers with use of residual stresses in thin multilayers cantilevers are presented. Half-loop cantilevers based on Lorentz-force deflection convert magnetic flux in changes, thanks to piezoresistive transducers…
We report on room temperature magnetoresistance and low frequency noise in sub-100nm elliptic CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB magnetic tunnel junctions with ultrathin (0.9nm) barriers. For magnetic fields applied along the hard axis, we observe current…
We present the realization and characterization of a novel-concept interferometer, the superconducting quantum interference proximity transistor (SQUIPT). Its operation relies on the modulation with the magnetic field of the density of…