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Josephson Effect and Tunneling
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What is the Josephson Effect?
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The flow of current between two superconductors separated by a thin insulating layer.
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The Josephson Effect is a quantum mechanical phenomenon that allows current to flow between two superconductors separated by a thin insulating layer. This effect is mediated by Cooper pairs, which are pairs of electrons that behave as bosons.