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Geometric creation of quantum vorticity

Authors :
Good, Michael R. R.
Xiong, Chi
Chua, Alvin J. K.
Huang, Kerson
Source :
New J. Phys. 18 (2016) 113018
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

We consider superfluidity and quantum vorticity in rotating spacetimes. The system is described by a complex scalar satisfying a nonlinear Klein-Gordon equation. Rotation terms are identified and found to lead to the transfer of angular momentum of the spacetime to the scalar field. The scalar field responds by rotating, physically behaving as a superfluid, through the creation of quantized vortices. We demonstrate the vortex nucleation through numerical simulation.<br />Comment: 10 pages, 1 figure, updated to closely resemble published version

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
New J. Phys. 18 (2016) 113018
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1407.5760
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/18/11/113018