A device includes a superconductor layer and a piezoelectric layer positioned adjacent to
the superconductor layer. The piezoelectric layer is configured to apply a first strain to the …

A photon detector is provided. The photon detector includes a superconducting wire having
a plurality of alternating narrow and wide portions; a current source electrically-coupled to …

We consider superconducting single-photon detectors, which are the key element of
quantum optical technologies due to their unique characteristics not available in other …

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The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for
fabricating and operating superconducting photon detectors. In one aspect, a photon …

Superconductors are materials capable of operating in a superconducting state with zero
electrical impedance under particular conditions. Additionally, in some circumstances …

An electronic component having an asymmetric impedance is provided. The component
includes first, second and third branches that connect at a common node. The component …

Photon detectors are essential components in many electronic devices. Ultra-sensitive
photon detectors that are capable of detecting a small number of photons, such as individual …

A programmable circuit includes a superconducting component arranged in a multi-
dimensional array of alternating narrow and wide portions. The programmable circuit further …

An electronic device includes a substrate and a layer of superconducting material disposed
over the substrate. The layer of superconducting material includes a first wire and a loop that …