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Observation of second-sound-rarefaction shock waves in superfluid helium

Journal Article · · JETP Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6547933
In addition to a second-sound-compression shock wave, a rarefaction shock wave can be observed at distances of the order of several centimeters from the radiator when a short, high-power, thermal pulse propagates in superfluid helium.
Research Organization:
Institute of Solid State Physics, USSR Academy of Sciences
OSTI ID:
6547933
Journal Information:
JETP Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: JETP Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 32:3; ISSN JTPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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