Physics – Condensed Matter – Other Condensed Matter
Scientific paper
2011-12-09
Physics
Condensed Matter
Other Condensed Matter
20 pages, 9 figures, prepared for JLTP SS2012
Scientific paper
The torsional oscillator is the chief instrument for investigating supersolidity in solid 4He. These oscillators can be sensitive to the elastic properties of the solid helium, which show anomalies over the same range of temperature in which the supersolid phenomenon appears. In this report we present a detailed study of the influence of the elastic properties of the solid on the periods of torsional oscillators for the various designs that have been commonly employed in supersolid measurements. We show how to design an oscillator which measures supersolidity, and how to design one which predominantly measures elasticity. We describe the use of multiple frequency TOs for the separation of the elastic and supersolid phenomena.
Justin Alexander
Mi Xiao
Mueller Erich J.
Reppy John D.
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