Superfluid spirals: Scientists control Kelvin waves for first time
In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have developed the first controlled method for exciting and observing Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4.
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China could detect US’ stealth submarines with new tech that tracks surface disturbance
China's latest innovation can track the quietest vessels and submarines using the magnetic fields generated by their wakes.
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Path of Kelvin Waves around West Antarctica Peninsula (IMAGE)
This image shows the path of the Kelvin waves that interact with the Antarctic Circumpolar Current and push warmer waters under the ice shelves of the West Antarctic Peninsula. These waves are ...
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Riding the quantum Kelvin wave
later known as a Kelvin wave. While these waves have been observed in classical fluids like water and air, their existence in quantum fluids has remained largely theoretical due to the extreme ...
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Rare clouds spotted during Scottish Cup match
Called Kelvin Helmholtz, they resemble rolling ocean waves and similar patterns have been seen by astronomers on Jupiter and the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. Football fans in parts of ...
China’s stratospheric airship can detect American F-35 fighter from nearly 2,000km: study
Chinese researchers say they found jet’s potential vulnerability in study of simulated combat involving Taiwan.
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Scientists catch spirals of Kelvin waves in superfluid helium for the first time
Kelvin waves have been a mystery for decades but a new method involving superfluid helium-4 can help us control them.
Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
Scientists have controlled Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4, using electric fields and nanoparticles to visualize them, ...