Quantum metrological triangle experiment at LNE: Measurements on a three-junction R-pump using a 20 000:1 winding ratio cryogenic current comparator

Measurement Science and Technology

Volumn 23, Issue 12, 2012, Pages

  Devoille, L ^a   Feltin, N ^a   Steck, B ^a   Chenaud, B ^a   Sassine, S ^a   Djordevic, S ^a   Seron O ^a   Piquemal, F ^a  

^a LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE MÉTROLOGIE ET D ESSAIS LNE   (France)

Author keywords

cryogenic current comparator; quantum electrical metrology; quantum metrological triangle; single electron tunnelling device

Indexed keywords

COMPARATOR CIRCUITS; COMPARATORS (OPTICAL); CRYOGENICS; ELECTRIC WINDINGS; ELECTRON TUNNELING; HALL EFFECT DEVICES; SINGLE ELECTRON TRANSISTORS; TRANSIENTS; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS; UNITS OF MEASUREMENT;

CRYOGENIC CURRENT COMPARATOR; ELECTRICAL METROLOGIES; ELEMENTARY CHARGE; FUNDAMENTAL CONSTANTS; JOSEPHSON EFFECT; PLANCK CONSTANTS; QUANTUM METROLOGICAL TRIANGLE; SINGLE-ELECTRON TUNNELLING;

QUANTUM HALL EFFECT;

EID: 84870354230     PISSN: 09570233     EISSN: 13616501     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1088/0957-0233/23/12/124011     Document Type: Article

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