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EPSRC Reference: GR/M77918/01
Title: HYDRODYNAMICS OF QUANTUM FLUIDS
Principal Investigator: Adams, Professor CS
Other Investigators:
McCann, Dr J
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Department: Physics
Organisation: Durham, University of
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 October 1999 Ends: 30 September 2002 Value (£): 177,088
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Atoms & Ions Quantum Fluids & Solids
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The main theme of the project is a theoretical study of the hydrodynamics of quantum fluids with particular emphasis on the question of vortex nucleation. This will involve solving the non-linear equations describing the flow conditions encountered in experiments on dilute atomic condensates, super-fluid liquid helium and superconductors. We will investigate the link between vortex formation and the appearance of drag, and propose efficient experimental techniques to produce vortex lines and rings in alkali vapour condensates and investigate their subsequent dynamics.
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