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We propose a solid state refrigeration technique based on repeated adiabatic magnetization/demagnetization cycles of a superconductor which acts as the working substance. The gradual cooling down of a substrate (normal metal) in contact…
Superconducting detectors for quantum key distribution require expensive cooling but have advantageous detection properties. A linear programming algorithm and heuristic for network cooling placement are proposed and validated. Co-locating…
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