Researchers Demonstrate Substrate Design Principles for Scalable Superconducting Quantum Materials
A collaborative study by NYU Tandon and Brookhaven National Laboratory shows how substrate choice influences phase formation in superconducting vanadium silicide films, providing design guidelines for quantum hardware. Led by Professor Davood Shahrjerdi, the research found that crystalline hafnium oxide substrates offer greater chemical stability than standard silicon dioxide. "Achieving phase-pure superconducting films requires careful attention to the substrate-film interface," Shahrjerdi said. "Our findings show that substrate design is an integral aspect of the synthesis process."
