Associations to the word «Josephson»

Wiktionary

JOSEPHSON EFFECT, noun. (physics) the zero-voltage current of paired electrons through a weak connection between superconductors
JOSEPHSON JUNCTION, noun. (physics) a weak insulating barrier between two superconductors, used as an ultrafast switch

Wise words

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