A magnetically controlled gating element

Abstract

Synopsis: A computer component based on the magnetic destruction of superconductivity has been proposed, and an information-handling system involving a large number of such elements is described in a companion paper. In this paper attention is directed toward the electrical characteristics of superconductive components. Also recently measured switching-time characteristics, switching from an energy standpoint, and a comparison of switching in superconductors with switching in magnetic and ferroelectric materials are discussed. A brief description of the component is first given.