Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices: An Operational Guide for Rf-Biased Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Donald Barrett Sullivan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026586464X ISBN 13: 9780265864647

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical guidance for using rf-biased SQUIDs in real experiments, with setup tips that save time and avoid common pitfalls.

This book offers a hands-on operational guide for rf-biased Superconducting QUantum Interference Devices. It focuses on how to implement the readout circuitry, understand the device’s operational limits, and manage the rf coupling, shielding, and flux transformers needed for accurate measurements. The guidance aims to help researchers set up, calibrate, and use SQUIDs effectively in a laboratory setting.

• How to wire and tune the readout circuit for stable rf operation
• How to assess and optimize the SQUID’s coupling to resonant circuits
• Practical shielding and layout considerations to minimize interference
• Procedures for flux transformers and dc coils to enable precise measurements

Ideal for researchers and technicians working with superconducting sensors and precision magnetic measurements.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026586464X
• ISBN 13: 9780265864647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56