Quantized Vortices in Helium II

by Russell J. Donnelly

Overview

Vortex waves have become a major preoccupation of workers in superfluidity. This book discusses the properties of quantized vortex lines in superfluid helium II in the light of research on vortices in modern fluid mechanics. The author begins with a review of classical fluid dynamics relevant to the main topics of the book. This is followed by a presentation of basic material on helium II and quantized vortices. The following chapters deal with various different aspects of the subject including vortex dynamics and mutual friction, the structure of quantized vortices, vortex arrays, and vortex waves. The book concludes with an introduction to two currently active topics, namely superfluid turbulence and the nucleation of quantized vortices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521018142
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/22/2005
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Low Temperature Physics , #3
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Background on classical vortices; 2. Background on liquid helium II; 3. Vortex dynamics and mutual friction; 4. The structure of quantized vortices; 5. Vortex arrays; 6. Vortex waves; 7. Quantum turbulence; 8. Nucleation of quantized vortices; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Expect no better book on the subject this century." Physics Today

"...a fine book and a strong contribution to Cambridge University Press's new series in low-temperature physics. It is an important addition to the literature of liquid helium and certainly required and valuable reading for anyone interested in vorticity in superfluid helium." Robert Hallock, Physics Today

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