Oscillation Frequency Dependence of Nonclassical Rotation Inertia of Solid He4

Y. Aoki, J. C. Graves, and H. Kojima
Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 015301 – Published 3 July 2007

Abstract

The nonclassical rotational inertia fraction of the identical cylindrical solid He4 below 300 mK is studied at 496 and 1173 Hz by a double resonance torsional oscillator. Below 35 mK, the fractions are the same at sufficiently low rim velocities. Above 35 mK, the fraction is greater for the higher than the lower mode. The dissipation peak of the lower mode occurs at a temperature 4mK lower than that of the higher mode. The drive dependence of the two modes shows that the reduction of the fraction is characterized by critical velocity, not amplitude or acceleration.

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  • Received 8 May 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.99.015301

©2007 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Y. Aoki, J. C. Graves, and H. Kojima

  • Serin Physics Laboratory, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA

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Vol. 99, Iss. 1 — 6 July 2007

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