Josephson junction

[joh-zuhf-suhn, -suhf-]

Jo·seph·son junc·tion

[joh-zuhf-suhn, -suhf-]
noun Electronics.
a high-speed switch, used in experimental computers, that operates on the basis of a radiative phenomenon (Jo·sephson effect) exhibited by a pair of superconductors separated by a thin insulator.

Origin:
1965–70; after B. D. Josephson, who predicted the existence of the effect
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Josephson junction is always a great word to know.
So is resistor-capacitor circuits. Does it mean:
electric circuit comprised of resistors and capacitors driven by voltage or current source
electric circuit comprised by resistor and inductor driven by a voltage source
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Josephson Junction definition

electronics
A type of electronic circuit capable of switching at very high speeds when operated at temperatures approaching absolute zero. The low power dissipation of a Josepshson Junction makes it useful in high density computer circuits.
(2004-06-28)

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