Abstract
We formulate a quantum theory that can describe the macroscopic quantum tunneling (MQT) in intrinsic Josephson junction stacks. Both capacitive and inductive couplings between junctions in the stacks are considered. It is shown that the inductive coupling renormalizes the height of the potential barrier, while the capacitive coupling causes mass renormalization, when the switching event in the I-V characteristics is mapped onto the problem of a quasi-classical particle showing MQT. Both couplings enhance the MQT rate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 985-988 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications |
Volume | 463-465 |
Issue number | SUPPL. |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Oct 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- I-V characteristics
- Intrinsic Josephson junctions
- MQT
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering