The escape of positive ions from quantized vortex lines in superfluid helium

R. M. Ostermeier*, W. I. Glaberson

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Abstract

We have observed trapping of positive ions by quantized vortex lines in superfluid helium. The thermally activated escape rate has been measured as a function of temperature and electric field and is compared with existing theories and a model calculation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)348-350
Number of pages3
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume51
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Apr 1975
Externally publishedYes

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