Dissipative dynamics of quantum vortices in superconducting arrays

Mahn Soo Choi, Sung Ik Lee, M. Choi

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Abstract

We consider a two-dimensional array of ultrasmall superconducting grains, weakly coupled by Josephson junctions with large charging energy. We start from an effective action based on a microscopic tunneling Hamiltonian, which includes quasiparticle degrees of freedom, and study the resulting dissipative dynamics of quantum vortices. The equation of motion for a single vortex is deduced, and compared with a commonly adopted phenomenological model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2720-2723
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume57
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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