1. Time-Division SQUID Multiplexers With Reduced Sensitivity to External Magnetic Fields.
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Stiehl, G. M., Cho, H. M., Hilton, G. C., Irwin, K. D., Mates, J. A. B., Reintsema, C. D., and Zink, B. L.
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SUPERCONDUCTING quantum interference devices , *MAGNETIC separation , *SUPERCONDUCTING magnets , *BOLOMETERS , *MEASUREMENT errors , *ELECTRONIC amplifiers , *MAGNETIC coupling , *ELECTRIC coils - Abstract
Time-division SQUID multiplexers are used in many applications that require exquisite control of systematic error. One potential source of systematic error is the pickup of external magnetic fields in the multiplexer. We present measurements of the field sensitivity figure of merit, effective area, for both the first stage and second stage SQUID amplifiers in three NIST SQUID multiplexer designs. These designs include a new variety with improved gradiometry that significantly reduces the effective area of both the first and second stage SQUID amplifiers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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