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Scattering of second sound waves by quantum vorticity

Condensed Matter 2009-10-28 v1

Abstract

A new method of detection and measurement of quantum vorticity by scattering second sound off quantized vortices in superfluid Helium is suggested. Theoretical calculations of the relative amplitude of the scattered second sound waves from a single quantum vortex, a vortex ring, and bulk vorticity are presented. The relevant estimates show that an experimental verification of the method is feasible. Moreover, it can even be used for the detection of a single quantum vortex.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9504075,
  title  = {Scattering of second sound waves by quantum vorticity},
  author = {Fernando Lund and Victor Steinberg},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9504075},
  year   = {2009}
}

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Latex file, 9 pages

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