Published November 5, 2020 | Version v1
Journal article

Josephson AC effect induced by weak gravitational field

  • 1. Politecnico di Torino, Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia, corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino (Italy)

Description

In this paper we examine the possibility of a Josephson AC effect between two superconductors induced by the Earth's gravitational field, making use of the gravito-Maxwell formalism. The theoretical framework exploits the symmetry between the weak field expansion of the gravitational field and the standard Maxwell formulation, combined with the Josephson junction physics. We also suggest a suitable experimental setup, analysing also the related possible difficulties in measurements. (note)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6382/abb57b

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
21
Journal Page Range
[8 p.]
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
52060471
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS; JOSEPHSON JUNCTIONS; SUPERCONDUCTORS; SYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
SUPERCONDUCTING JUNCTIONS; TUNNEL JUNCTIONS