Universal route toward a field-free electrically polarity-reversible Josephson diode
Abstract
The realisation of superconducting diodes that operate without external magnetic fields and allow electrical control of polarity is a key goal for the integration of nonreciprocal elements into cryogenic and quantum technologies. Here, we demonstrate a universal and scalable approach to achieving such field-free and electrically reconfigurable Josephson diode functionality. Our method relies on long Josephson junctions with ferromagnetic barriers and asymmetric current injection - a configuration that inherently breaks both time-reversal and inversion symmetries. We show that the diode polarity is set by an applied bias current and can be reversed using short current pulses, without the need for magnetic fields or thermal cycling. The effect is robust, material-agnostic, and compatible with standard established fabrication processes. Our results provide a practical platform for integrating low-dissipation, programmable diodes into superconducting and quantum electronic circuits
Fields of Study & Subjects
Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
Magneto-Optical Properties and Applications
Advanced Electrical Measurement Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Review Applied
- Publisher
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 5
- Publication date
- 16 March 2026
- Language
- EN