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The paper presents a brief introduction to the theory of quantum (superfluid) turbulence in a simple superfluid (4He or 3He-B), with special reference to homogeneous, isotropic, grid turbulence at very low temperatures, where there is little or no normal fluid. The need for relevant and well-designed experiments at these low temperatures is emphasized, and a review of possible experimental techniques is included.
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Vinen, W.F. Low Temperature Quantum Turbulence: A Challenge for the Experimentalists. Journal of Low Temperature Physics 124, 101–111 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1017517600042
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