Improved Transition-edge Sensors Project: Improved Josephson Junctions in YBCO materials

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 3)

Description

Better feature resolution in YBCO materials to create better Josephson junctions.

Benefits

Improved detection of magnetic fields and of small electrical currents.

Can be used as part of the readout electronics for a sensitive infrared detector.

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Detectors and Focal Planes
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2017-10-01
End date	2018-09-01

Project contacts

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Brook Lakew — brook.lakew-1@nasa.gov
John C Brasunas — john.c.brasunas@nasa.gov
Shahid Aslam — shahid.aslam-1@nasa.gov
Shane Cybart
Thomas R Stevenson — thomas.r.stevenson@nasa.gov

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