Abstract
We propose a threshold detector for Lévy-distributed fluctuations based on a Josephson junction. The Lévy-noise current added to a linearly ramped bias current results in clear changes in the distribution of switching currents out of the zero-voltage state of the junction. We observe that the analysis of the cumulative distribution function of the switching currents supplies information on both the characteristics' shape parameter α of the Lévy statistics. Moreover, we discuss a theoretical model, which allows characteristic features of the Lévy fluctuations to be extracted from a measured distribution of switching currents. In view of these results, this system can effectively find an application as a detector for a Lévy signal embedded in a noisy background.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 044078-1-044078-9 |
Numero di pagine | 9 |
Rivista | Physical Review Applied |
Volume | 11 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Published - 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
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