EE 238. Superconductive Devices and Circuits
Catalog Description: Introduction to superconductivity. Electron pairing. BCS and Ginzburg-Landau theories. Single-particle and Josephson tunneling. Electrodynamics of superconductors and Josephson junctions. Proximity effect. Mixed state in type II superconductors. Thin films. Applications in analog and digital circuits. Fabrication technology.
Units: 3
Prerequisites: 117A,131; Physics 137A.
Formats:
Spring: 3 hours of lecture per week
Fall: 3 hours of lecture per week
Grading basis: letter
Final exam status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period