Basic properties of an rf SQUID involving two Josephson junctions connected in series

We have studied the basic characteristics of a radio frequency superconducting quantum interference device (rf SQUID) involving two Josephson junctions connected in series, the case for the widely used grain boundary junction (GBJ) rf SQUID. It is found that the SQUID properties are determined mainly by the weaker junction when the critical current of the weaker junction is much lower than that of the other junction. Otherwise, the effect of the other junction is not negligible. We also find that only when the hysteresis parameter β is less than 1-α, where α is the critical current ratio of the two junctions, will the SQUID operate in the nonhysteretic mode.     

双结π环自发磁化的研究

研究了超导双结π环的自发磁化现象.讨论了双结π环可能发生自发磁化的条件，指出了自发磁化条件不仅与电感参数β有关，而且与两结临界电流之比有关.并通过分析自由能证明自发磁化是稳定的状态.最后给出了讨论结果和渐进行为. 关键词： 双结π环 自发磁化 自由能