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The aim is to explore how superconductivity in niobium nitride affects surface acoustic wave generation and transmission.

March 19, 2026APL MaterialsOpen Access

Modulating surface acoustic wave generation through superconductivity

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This work demonstrates control of surface acoustic wave transmission in a superconducting system, suggesting new quantum integration opportunities.

The aim is to explore how superconductivity in niobium nitride affects surface acoustic wave generation and transmission.
Fabrication of interdigitated transducers using niobium nitride.
Utilization of photolithography and reactive ion etching techniques.
Measurement of SAW transmission across varying states of superconductivity.
Demonstrated a 16× difference in transmission between superconducting and normal states.
Observed a direct correlation between SAW transmission and the change in resistance of NbN at its critical temperature.
Achieved high-frequency SAW generation in the MHz to GHz range.

Christy et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This work demonstrates control of surface acoustic wave transmission in a superconducting system, suggesting new quantum integration opportunities.