The absolute magnetization of 3He at zero pressure

We have measured the absolute magnetization of liquid 3He at saturated vapor pressure over the temperature range 0.3–500 mK. The technique compares the magnetization of the liquid to that of vacuum by passing the liquid–vacuum interface through a SQUID coil. We find that, contrary to expectations, t...

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Published inPhysica. B, Condensed matter Vol. 284; pp. 238 - 239
Main Authors Mikhalchuk, A.G., White, K.S., Bozler, H.M., Gould, C.M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.07.2000
Subjects
3He normal liquid
3He superfluid
Diamagnetism
Susceptibility
3He normal liquid
3He superfluid
Susceptibility
Diamagnetism
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Summary:We have measured the absolute magnetization of liquid 3He at saturated vapor pressure over the temperature range 0.3–500 mK. The technique compares the magnetization of the liquid to that of vacuum by passing the liquid–vacuum interface through a SQUID coil. We find that, contrary to expectations, the electronic diamagnetism of the normal liquid is approximately 6% less than the calculated atomic value. This appears to be the first measurement of the diamagnetic susceptibility of any noble gas in a condensed state.
ISSN:0921-4526
1873-2135
DOI:10.1016/S0921-4526(99)02482-5