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The amplitude dependence of the velocity of nonlinear second sound in helium II near T{sub {lambda}}

Journal Article · · Journal of Low Temperature Physics
The amplitude dependence of the velocity of nonlinear second sound in Helium II, as given by the Khalatnikov nonlinear coefficient, was measured near T{sub {lambda}} using a single-pulse travel-time technique. Using nonplanar pulses which were amplified and focused by a spherical reflector, the confirmation of Khalanikov`s second order two fluid model prediction was extended to within 7 mK of T{sub {lambda}}, much closer to the critical temperature than previously reported. This study was restricted to single pulses of second sound in order to ensure that the measurement pertained only to an undisturbed, vortex-tangle-free sample of Helium II.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
96393
Journal Information:
Journal of Low Temperature Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Low Temperature Physics Journal Issue: 3-4 Vol. 98; ISSN JLTPAC; ISSN 0022-2291
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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