Energy level quantization in a YBa(2)C(u)3O(7-delta) Josephson junction

We have observed energy level quantization in an all high critical temperature superconductor d-wave Josephson junction. From the measurements we have also extracted the quality factor Q of the junction which is of the order of 40. These results indicate that the role of dissipation mechanisms in high temperature superconductors has to be revised, and may also have consequences for the class of solid state 'quiet' quantum bit with longer coherence time. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.