Project Info
Energy loss mechanisms in superconducting resonators and Josephson junctions
Serena M. Eley
serenaeley@mines.edu
This project will involve studying superconducting nitrides and nitride-based resonators for components in quantum circuits. The student will also assist in fabricating and measuring superconducting Josephson junctions consisting of a new barrier material that was discovered at NREL.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-bulletin/article/materials-in-superconducting-quantum-bits/B7A4DC8B7F54A0715CEFAFE6677F33D8
Primary Contacts:
myself
graduate student
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Analog Electronics
Microwave measurement is a plus (though not required)
Comfortable learning to use simulation software
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5-10
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Nanofabrication
Modeling of resonators
Low temperature measurement
Electrical transport measurements
Magnetization measurements
MENTORING PLAN
weekly group meetings
weekly individual meetings
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior