The combination of superconductivity and quantum Hall (QH) effect is regarded as a key milestone in advancing topological quantum computation in solid-state systems. Recent quantum interference studies suggest that QH edge states can effectively mediate a supercurrent across high-quality graphene weak links. In this work we report the observation of a supercurrent associated with transitions between adjacent QH plateaus, where transport paths develop within the compressible two-dimensional bulk. We employ a back-gated graphene Josephson junction, comprising high-mobility CVD-grown graphene encapsulated in hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) and contacted by Nb leads. Superconducting pockets are detected persisting beyond the QH onset, up to 2.4 T, hence approaching the upper critical field of the Nb contacts. We observe an approximate Φ0= h/2e periodicity of the QH-supercurrent as a function of the magnetic field, indicating superconducting interference in a proximitized percolative phase. These results provide a promising experimental platform to investigate the transport regime of percolative supercurrents, leveraging the flexibility of van der Waals devices.

Quasi-Φ0-Periodic Supercurrent at Quantum Hall Transitions

Beltram, Fabio;
2025

Abstract

The combination of superconductivity and quantum Hall (QH) effect is regarded as a key milestone in advancing topological quantum computation in solid-state systems. Recent quantum interference studies suggest that QH edge states can effectively mediate a supercurrent across high-quality graphene weak links. In this work we report the observation of a supercurrent associated with transitions between adjacent QH plateaus, where transport paths develop within the compressible two-dimensional bulk. We employ a back-gated graphene Josephson junction, comprising high-mobility CVD-grown graphene encapsulated in hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) and contacted by Nb leads. Superconducting pockets are detected persisting beyond the QH onset, up to 2.4 T, hence approaching the upper critical field of the Nb contacts. We observe an approximate Φ0= h/2e periodicity of the QH-supercurrent as a function of the magnetic field, indicating superconducting interference in a proximitized percolative phase. These results provide a promising experimental platform to investigate the transport regime of percolative supercurrents, leveraging the flexibility of van der Waals devices.
2025
Settore PHYS-03/A - Fisica sperimentale della materia e applicazioni
Josephson junction; Graphene; Quantum Hall; Quantum devices; Supercurrent; Boron nitride; Graphene devices; Hall effect devices; Josephson junction devices; Molecular physics; Nitrogen compounds; Quantum chemistry; Quantum computers; Quantum Hall effect; Quantum interference devices; Quantum optics; Superconducting films; Van der Waals forces
   National Quantum Science and Technology Institute
   NQSTI
   MUR
   PNRR
   B53C22004180005

   SuPErConducTing Radio-frequency switch for qUantuM technologies
   SPECTRUM
   European Commission
   Horizon Europe Framework Programme
   101057977

   Gate Tuneable Superconducting Quantum Electronics.
   SuperGate
   European Commission
   Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
   964398
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