Specifically, the researchers detected a band gap in the energy curves for the two flux states of the system. NEC said this gap is a result of quantum mechanics, which prevents the two states from occupying the same energy level, forcing them to tunnel across the superconducting layer-and through a quantum phase-slip in the narrow wire-to avoid it.
The breakthrough could lead to a new class of devices that exploit the unique functionality of quantum phase-slip to forge a new path in superconducting electronics.
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