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Basic Theory
Publish date2026

Josephson Junction

Definition

Quantum tunnel junction formed by two superconductors through weak link (thin insulating layer or normal metal), allowing Cooper pair tunneling—core component of superconducting quantum computing and quantum information processing.

Application Fields

Superconducting qubits, quantum computers, ultra-sensitive magnetometers, voltage standards, quantum sensors.

Current Research Directions

Improving coherence time, reducing noise, scalable quantum circuit design, topological quantum computing, quantum error correction algorithm implementation.