Vortex diffusivity in two-dimensional helium films

M. Kim*, W. I. Glaberson

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Abstract

The first measurements of vortex diffusivity in two-dimensional superfluid helium films are reported. The diffusivity appears to be a universal function of sT, where s is the areal superfluid density, and is 0.4m at the Kosterlitz-Thouless transition. In contrast with theoretical expectations, the diffusivity is a rapidly increasing function of Ts near the transition temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-56
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

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