Why NanoSQUIDs are important: an introduction to the focus issue

Abstract

Nano-scale superconducting interference devices, known as nanoSQUIDs, are an emerging research area that has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years. This is an introduction to this special edition of Superconductor Science and Technology to place the following papers into context by briefly outlining the various methods of fabrication and the wide range of potential applications.