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Quantum dynamics and statistics of vortices in two-dimensional superfluids

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The phase change of the wave function of a superfluid film as a vortex moves around a closed path counts the number of superfluid particles enclosed by that path. This result is used to investigate whether such vortices obey ''fractional statistics.'' We conclude that this is not the case in compressible superfluids such as /sup 4/He films.
Research Organization:
ATandT Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
6447866
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 55:26; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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