Quantum Point Contact (IMAGE)

Joint Quantum Institute

Quantum Point Contact

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Within the top gate barrier (which is otherwise an insulator), a very narrow passageway which conducts electrons normally (N), can link the superconducting (S) panels on either side of the top gate. The passage is known as a quantum point contact (QPC).

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Stanford University

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