Josephson junction
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Josephson junction
First recorded in 1965–70; after B. D. Josephson, who predicted the existence of the effect
Example Sentences
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By moving this barrier periodically, the researchers recreated conditions similar to those in a superconducting Josephson junction exposed to microwave radiation.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 23, 2025
The superconductors and topological insulators were coupled to form a so-called Josephson junction, a connection between two superconductors separated by a thin layer of non-superconducting material.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2024
The typical, trusty aluminum Josephson junction is made of two layers of aluminum and a middle layer of aluminum oxide.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024
Since switches are a limiting factor in computer speed, an economical Josephson junction could prove invaluable.
From Time Magazine Archive
For both technical and economic reasons, IBM abandoned its Josephson junction project in 1983.
From Time Magazine Archive
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