Prog. Theor. Phys. Vol. 70 No. 3 (1983) pp. 875-878

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Phase Transformations of Helium near the Superfluid Transition under Heat Flow

Akira Onuki

Research Institute for Fundamental Physics, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606

(Received May 20, 1983)

Abstract:

Helium undergoes very unique phase transformations when heated or cooled. In such processes an interface of HeI and HeII plays a crucial role. A physical picture is given together with experimental predictions.

URL : http://ptp.ipap.jp/link?PTP/70/875/
DOI : 10.1143/PTP.70.875

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Citing Article(s) :

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Nonlinear Temperature Profiles near the Superfluid Transition

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A HeI-HeII Interface and Second Sound Shock Waves near the Superfluid Transition

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