Combined breakdown of a dielectric nanolayer to form a Josephson bridge
arXiv:2210.03191 · doi:10.1063/10.0016479
Abstract
Electrical breakdown of a dielectric nanolayer between film electrodes under the combined action of direct current and capacitor discharge current makes it possible to form Josephson bridges with a reproducible resistance exceeding 1 Ω. A new feature of the formation of a bridge during electrical breakdown, which is preceded by a series of preliminary breakdowns (auto breakdowns) of a dielectric nanolayer, has been discovered. The mechanism of the process and the role of the thickness of the cathode film in the formation of the bridge are discussed.
10 pages, 4 figures