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With regards to superconductivity and Josephson junctions, how do you know that a superconductor is superconducting?
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You can test for superconductivity using a Josephson junction. A Josephson junction is a device that consists of two superconductors separated by a thin insulator. If the insulator is thin enough, electrons can tunnel through the insulator and the junction will act as a switch, with current flowing only when the voltage is applied.