Angular distribution of a pulse of low-energy phonons in liquid 4He

Ruslan V. Vovk, Charles D. H. Williams, and Adrian F. G. Wyatt
Phys. Rev. B 68, 134508 – Published 6 October 2003
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Abstract

We have made time-resolved measurements of the angular distribution of low-energy phonons (l-phonons) that are created by a heater in liquid helium, at several powers and pulse lengths, in order to investigate the temporal and spatial development of such l-phonon pulses. The angular distributions show a mesa shape with a flat top in the direction normal to the heater. The width of the flat top increases with power and pulse length. We argue that the flat top is due to the creation of high-energy phonons (h-phonons). These are created until the temperature of the central region of the l-phonon sheet reaches 0.7 K, when the creation of h-phonons essentially stops. Outside the flat top, the angular distribution is due to the lateral spreading of the l-phonon sheet. A model for this is described in the preceding paper [I.N. Adamenko, K. E. Nemchenko, V.A. Slipko, and A.F.G. Wyatt, preceding paper, Phys. Rev. B 68, 134507 (2003)] which gives a framework for considering these measurements.

  • Received 2 April 2003

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.68.134508

©2003 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Ruslan V. Vovk, Charles D. H. Williams, and Adrian F. G. Wyatt

  • School of Physics, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QL, United Kingdom

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Vol. 68, Iss. 13 — 1 October 2003

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