Phenomenology of superconductivity viewed as a macroscopic quantum phenomenon. Topics include superconducting pair wave function, London and Ginzburg-Landau theories, the Josephson effect, type I and II superconductivity, and the response of superconductors to currents, magnetic fields and RF electromagnetic radiation. Introduction to superconducting microwave circuits and their applications for quantum computing and quantum sensing.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Phenomenology of superconductivity viewed as a macroscopic quantum phenomenon. Topics include superconducting pair wave function, London and Ginzburg-Landau theories, the Josephson effect, type I and II superconductivity, and the response of superconductors to currents, magnetic fields and RF electromagnetic radiation. Introduction to superconducting microwave circuits and their applications for quantum computing and quantum sensing.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.