학술논문

Steady-state vortex-line density in turbulent He II counterflow
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States); 41:16
Subject
75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY FILM FLOW
TURBULENCE
HELIUM II
REYNOLDS NUMBER
SECOND SOUND
SONIC PROBES
SUPERFLUIDITY
VORTEX FLOW
EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI
FLUID FLOW
FLUIDS
HELIUM 4
HELIUM ISOTOPES
ISOTOPES
LIGHT NUCLEI
NUCLEI
PROBES
QUANTUM FLUIDS
STABLE ISOTOPES 640450* -- Fluid Physics-- Superfluidity
Language
English
Abstract
We have measured the steady-state vortex-line density in turbulent counterflow using a second-sound-burst technique as a local probe. Contrary to the Vinen theory and previous assumptions, we find substantial line-density inhomogeneity and strong departures from the predict heat-current dependence. Anomalous behavior of the line density at higher heat currents provides evidence for a new secondary flow state.