Generation of superfluid turbulence deduced from simple dynamical rules
Journal Article
·
· Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
It is postulated that a quantized-vortex tangle obeys classical vortex dynamics, and that internal line-line crossings can result in topology-changing reconnections. Implementation of these rules leads to a quantitatively successful description of homogeneous superfluid turbulence.
- Research Organization:
- IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
- OSTI ID:
- 6715162
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 49:4; ISSN PRLTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Three-dimensional vortex dynamics in superfluid /sup 4/He: Homogeneous superfluid turbulence
Superfluid turbulence in counterflowing helium II
Vortex reconnection in superfluid helium
Journal Article
·
Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988
· Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:6918322
Superfluid turbulence in counterflowing helium II
Thesis/Dissertation
·
Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986
·
OSTI ID:7049169
Vortex reconnection in superfluid helium
Journal Article
·
Mon Aug 30 00:00:00 EDT 1993
· Physical Review Letters; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:6022681