Asymmetric double-barrier tunnel junctions in niobium nitride

Authors

  • S. Yu. Larkin Scientific and Industrial Concern "Nauka", Ukraine
  • V. Ye. Shaternik Scientific Research Institute of Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3103/S0735272705060026

Abstract

It is shown that the tunnel junctions created from NbN–I–Pb are essentially asymmetric double-barrier junctions. Formation of persistent Andreyev’s state in such junctions is analyzed.

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Published

2005-06-02

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Research Articles