Quantum Buckling

Details Quantum Buckling Quantum Buckling

2011-06-23

arxiv.org/abs/1106.4674v1

Phys. Rev. E 84, 040601(R) (2011) [4 pages]

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevE.84.040601

We study the mechanical buckling of a two dimensional membrane coated with a thin layer of superfluid. It is seen that a singularity (vortex or anti-vortex defect) in the phase of the quantum order parameter, distorts the membrane metric into a negative conical singularity surface, irrespective of the defect sign. The defect-curvature coupling and the observed instability is in striking contrast with classical elasticity where, the in-plane strain induced by positive (negative) disclinations is screened by a corresponding positive (negative) conical singularity surface. Defining a dimensionless ratio between superfluid stiffness and membrane bending modulus, we derive conditions under which the quantum buckling instability occurs. An ansatz for the resulting shape of the buckled membrane is analytically and numerically confirmed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Quantum Buckling does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Quantum Buckling, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Quantum Buckling will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-469786