Ferromagnetic planar Josephson junction with transparent interfaces: a φ junction proposal

J Phys Condens Matter. 2013 May 29;25(21):215701. doi: 10.1088/0953-8984/25/21/215701. Epub 2013 May 2.

Abstract

We calculate the current-phase relation of a planar Josephson junction with a ferromagnetic weak link located on top of a thin normal metal film. Following experimental observations we assume transparent superconductor-ferromagnet interfaces. This provides the best interlayer coupling and a low suppression of the superconducting correlations penetrating from the superconducting electrodes into the ferromagnetic layer. We show that this Josephson junction is a promising candidate for experimental φ junction realization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't