Ultrasensitive Proximity Josephson Sensor with Kinetic Inductance Read-Out

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2008-02-18

arxiv.org/abs/0802.2483v1

Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 162507 (2008)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

4 pages, 3 figures

Scientific paper

10.1063/1.2908922

We propose a mesoscopic kinetic-inductance radiation detector based on a long superconductor--normal metal--superconductor Josephson junction. The operation of this proximity Josephson sensor (PJS) relies on large kinetic inductance variations under irradiation due to the exponential temperature dependence of the critical current. Coupled with a dc SQUID readout, the PJS is able to provide a signal to noise (S/N) ratio up to ~10^3 in the THz regime if operated as calorimeter, while electrical noise equivalent power (NEP) as low as ~7x10^{-20} W(Hz)^(-1/2) at 200 mK can be achieved in the bolometer operation. The high performance together with the ease of fabrication make this structure attractive as an ultrasensitive cryogenic detector of THz electromagnetic radiation.

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