Disk Resonator Design for Kinetic Inductance Detectors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-018-02125-y
Abstract: We propose disk resonators for use as kinetic inductance detectors. Benefits and drawbacks of this design are discussed with consideration for potential detector applications. We have conducted electromagnetic simulations of the resonator geometry and will… read more here.
Keywords: inductance detectors; disk resonator; resonator; kinetic inductance ... See more keywords
Frequency-Domain Multiplexing Readout with a Self-Trigger System for Pulse Signals from Kinetic Inductance Detectors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-018-1911-6
Abstract: We present the development of a frequency-domain multiplexing readout of kinetic inductance detectors (KIDs) for pulse signals with a self-trigger system. The KIDs consist of an array of superconducting resonators that have different resonant frequencies… read more here.
Keywords: system; pulse signals; kinetic inductance; frequency domain ... See more keywords
Development of a Data Acquisition System for Kinetic Inductance Detectors: Wide Dynamic Range and High Sampling Rate for Astronomical Observation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-018-2033-x
Abstract: Microwave kinetic inductance detectors have a variety of potential applications in astronomical observations. We built a data acquisition system for kinetic inductance detectors combining a dedicated analog board and a commercially available digital board to… read more here.
Keywords: system; inductance detectors; kinetic inductance; data acquisition ... See more keywords
Investigation of Single-Crystal Niobium for Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-018-2101-2
Abstract: The Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) of National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is developing microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs) for large-array pixel cameras for millimeter and sub-millimeter astronomy. We investigated single-crystal Nb thin layers to form… read more here.
Keywords: microwave kinetic; single crystal; inductance detectors; investigation single ... See more keywords
Simulating Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropy Measurements for Microwave Kinetic Inductance Devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-019-02161-2
Abstract: Microwave Kinetic Inductance Devices (MKIDs) are poised to allow for massively and natively multiplexed photon detectors arrays and are a natural choice for the next-generation CMB Stage 4 experiment which will require $$10^5$$105 detectors. In… read more here.
Keywords: inductance devices; microwave kinetic; simulating cosmic; kinetic inductance ... See more keywords
Development of TiN Vacuum-Gap Capacitor Lumped-Element Kinetic Inductance Detectors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-019-02309-0
Abstract: We report on the implementation of a vacuum parallel-plate capacitor manufactured using a straightforward process that allows to accurately set nanoscale vacuum gaps in order to reach fairly large capacitances with small footprints. Vacuum gaps… read more here.
Keywords: capacitor; vacuum; kinetic inductance; element kinetic ... See more keywords
Cryogenic LED pixel-to-frequency mapper for kinetic inductance detector arrays
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DOI: 10.1063/1.4994170
Abstract: We present a cryogenic wafer mapper based on light emitting diodes (LEDs) for spatial mapping of a large microwave kinetic inductance detector (MKID) array. In this scheme, an array of LEDs, addressed by DC wires… read more here.
Keywords: frequency; inductance detector; detector; kinetic inductance ... See more keywords
High kinetic inductance microwave resonators made by He-Beam assisted deposition of tungsten nanowires
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5080925
Abstract: We evaluate the performance of hybrid microwave resonators made by combining sputtered Nb thin films with Tungsten nanowires grown with a He-beam induced deposition technique. Depending on growth conditions, the nanowires have a typical width… read more here.
Keywords: tungsten nanowires; temperature; resonators made; inductance ... See more keywords
Frequency-tunable high-Q superconducting resonators via wireless control of nonlinear kinetic inductance
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5098466
Abstract: Frequency-tunable microwave resonators are in great demand especially in hybrid systems where precise frequency alignment of resonances is required. Here, we present frequency-tunable high-Q superconducting resonators fabricated from thin niobium nitride and niobium titanium nitride… read more here.
Keywords: frequency tunable; frequency; tunable high; high superconducting ... See more keywords
Granular superconductors for high kinetic inductance and low loss quantum devices
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0017749
Abstract: Granular aluminum is a promising material for high kinetic inductance devices such as qubit circuits. It has the advantage over atomically disordered materials such as NbNx, to maintain a high kinetic inductance concomitantly with a… read more here.
Keywords: inductance low; high kinetic; superconductors high; inductance ... See more keywords
Effect of Microwaves on Superconductors for Kinetic Inductance Detection and Parametric Amplification
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevapplied.13.024079
Abstract: We address, using concepts of the microscopic theory of superconductivity, parametric amplifiers and kinetic inductance detectors focusing on the interaction of microwave radiation with the superconducting condensate. This interaction was identified recently as the source… read more here.
Keywords: microwaves superconductors; superconductors kinetic; kinetic inductance; effect microwaves ... See more keywords