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Challenge in Detecting Quantum Particle Transfer Through Superconductor Junctions

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This is a publisher correction to a previously published reply article concerning measurements in normal-superconductor-normal junctions. The correction addresses the original authors' response to criticism regarding whether conductance measurements can effectively distinguish between two quantum transport phenomena: crossed Andreev reflection and elastic co-tunnelling. The correction likely amends technical details, data, or interpretations in the original reply.


Understanding the difference between crossed Andreev reflection and elastic co-tunnelling is crucial for developing quantum computing components and superconducting electronics. Accurate measurement techniques are essential for advancing these technologies and ensuring experimental results are correctly interpreted.


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Source: Publisher Correction: Reply to: Conductance measurements cannot distinguish crossed Andreev reflection from elastic co-tunnelling in normal–superconductor–normal junctions