Interaction of ultrasound with vortices in type-ii superconductors

E. B. Sonin*

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Abstract

The theory of ultrasound in the mixed state of type-II superconductors is suggested which takes into account the Magnus force on vortices, the anti-Magnus force on ions, and diamagnetism of the mixed state.The acoustic Faraday effect (rotation of polarization of the transverse ultrasonic wave propagating along vortices) is linear in the Magnus force in any regime of the flux flow for wavelengths now used in the ultrasound experiments.Therefore, in contrast to previous predictions, the Faraday effect should be looked for only in clean superconductors with a strong Magnus force.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2794-2797
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume76
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Apr 1996
Externally publishedYes

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