Proximity Effect and Multiple Andreev Reflections in Diffusive SNS Junctions

Abstract

We present a theory of the current-voltage characteristics in diffusive superconductor-normal-metal-superconductor junctions. By solving the time-dependent Usadel equations we are able to describe the phase-coherent transport for arbitrary length of the normal wire. We show how the interplay between proximity effect and multiple Andreev reflections gives rise to a rich subgap structure in the conductance and how it is revealed in the non-equilibrium distribution function.

revtex4, 4 pages, 4 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev. Lett

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