Abstract
A model is proposed for the onset of instability of superflow in a narrow tube assuming growth of a primordial vortex pinned to irregularities on the wall. A description of subcritical and supercritical flow is obtained closely paralleling that proposed by Donnelly on a phase-slip argument. The critical velocity corresponds to the minimum radius of curvature of the pinned vortex line. The operation of a quantized-vortex-ring mill is described.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 208-210 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Physical Review |
| Volume | 141 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1966 |
| Externally published | Yes |