Condensation of He3 atoms onto quantized vortex lines in superfluid helium

R. M. Ostermeier*, E. J. Yarmchuk, W. I. Glaberson

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Abstract

We have measured the mobility of positive and negative ions trapped on vortex lines in He3-He4 solutions at temperatures from 0.3 to 1.6 K. Abrupt changes in the mobility at certain critical temperatures are interpreted as being associated with the condensation of He3 atoms onto the vortex cores. The dependence of the critical temperature on the bulk He3 concentration is found to be in good agreement with a simple condensation theory.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)957-960
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume35
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - 1975
Externally publishedYes

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