Abstract
We report precision specific-heat measurements for two-dimensional helium films in Anopore membranes and in Millipore filter paper. Above the transition temperature and for films less than a superfluid layer thick, we find a distinct specific-heat peak which can be understood in terms of the Kosterlitz-Thouless vortex unbinding mechanism. Although our results are well described by the planar theory, transition broadening becomes evident for thicker films.
- Received 5 February 1993
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.71.3673
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