Quantum Theory of the Josephson Junction between Finite Islands

Publication Year
2025

Type

Journal Article
Abstract

Superconducting circuits comprising Josephson junctions have spurred significant research activity due to their promise to realize scalable quantum computers. Effective Hamiltonians for these systems have traditionally been derived assuming the junction connects superconducting islands of infinite size. We derive a quantized Hamiltonian for a Josephson junction between finite-sized islands and predict measurable corrections to the qubit frequency and charge susceptibility to test the theory.

Journal
Physical Review Letters
Volume
135
Start Page
120202
Issue
12
Pages
7
Date Published
09/2025
Type of Article
Letter