Static and dynamic properties of 0, π, and 0−π ferromagnetic Josephson tunnel junctions

Pfeiffer, J., Kemmler, M., Koelle, D., Kleiner, R., Goldobin, E., Weides, M. , Feofanov, A.K., Lisenfeld, J. and Ustinov, A.V. (2008) Static and dynamic properties of 0, π, and 0−π ferromagnetic Josephson tunnel junctions. Physical Review B, 77(21), 214506. (doi: 10.1103/PhysRevB.77.214506)

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Abstract

We present experimental studies of static and dynamic properties of 0, π, and 0−π superconductor-insulator-ferromagnet-superconductor (SIFS) Josephson junctions of small and intermediate length. In the underdamped limit, these junctions exhibit a rich dynamical behavior such as resonant steps on the current-voltage characteristics. Varying the experimental conditions, zero-field steps, Fiske steps, and Shapiro steps are observed with a high resolution. A strong signature of the 0−π Josephson junction is demonstrated by measuring the critical current as a function of two components (Bx and By) of an in-plane magnetic field. The experimental observation of a half-integer zero-field step in 0−π SIFS junctions is presented.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Weides, Professor Martin
Authors: Pfeiffer, J., Kemmler, M., Koelle, D., Kleiner, R., Goldobin, E., Weides, M., Feofanov, A.K., Lisenfeld, J., and Ustinov, A.V.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Physical Review B
Publisher:American Physical Society
ISSN:1098-0121
ISSN (Online):1550-235X

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