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Analysis of spin wave resonances in3He-4He mixtures

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Spin waves have been reported previously in3He-4He mixtures using cw-NMR. The spin waves form standing waves in the rf coil used to detect the NMR signal. Only one resonance was observed, corresponding to ak vector of 1 mm−1. This is in sharp contrast to similar experiments performed on pure3He, where several resonances were seen. An explanation is given of why this occurs and the resonant mode is identified. Furthermore, it is explained why there is an extra width to the resonance for temperatures below 2 mK. This is caused by radiation damping of the resonant mode. The theory is found to be in excellent agreement with the data. Further experiments are suggested, including details of an improved rf coil design, which should lead to information about the quasiparticle interaction.

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  1. Department of Physics, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England

    R. M. Bowley & J. R. Owers-Bradley

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Bowley, R.M., Owers-Bradley, J.R. Analysis of spin wave resonances in3He-4He mixtures. J Low Temp Phys 63, 331–347 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00683772

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