The behavior of the order parameter A ai (x) is investigated for a planar interface between 3He-A and 3He-B. Boundary conditions are derived and the surface energy is calculated in excellent agreement with experiment. Our energy is 30% lower than a previous estimate which assumed the presence of a planar phase in the transition region.
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Kaul, R., Kleinert, H. Surface energy and textural boundary conditions between A and B phases of 3He. J Low Temp Phys 38, 539–552 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00115487
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00115487