Quantum fluid

Quantum fluid

A quantum fluid can refer to a cluster of valence electrons moving together after they undergo fermionic condensation.

Under extremely high pressures and low temperatures electrons may condense into a quantum fluid. In such a state, electrical current can theoretically flow forever with a complete absence of voltage, meaning that its electric potential does not change, as in a superconductor.(they are like a 5th state of matter)

Quantum fluids exhibit the remarkable property of remaining liquid at absolute zero temperature and zero pressure. This effect arises from their large zero-point energy and the small interatomic forces, both of which prevent the formation of a solid phase.

A quantum fluid can also refer to a superfluid (made up of atoms).

References

#cite book
last = Lerner | first = Rita G. and Trigg, George L.
title = Encyclopedia of Physics
publisher = VHC Publishers
year = 1990
id = 0-89573-752-3


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Quantum hydrodynamics — is more than the study of superfluidity. Some of the main subjects in quantum hydrodynamics are quantum turbulence, quantized vortices, first, second and third sound, and quantum solvents. The quantum hydrodynamic equation is an equation in… …   Wikipedia

  • Quantum calculus — is equivalent to traditional infinitesimal calculus without the notion of limits. It defines q calculus and h calculus . h ostensibly stands for Planck s constant while q stands for quantum. The two parameters are related by the formula :q =… …   Wikipedia

  • Fluid dynamics — Continuum mechanics …   Wikipedia

  • Fluid mechanics — Continuum mechanics …   Wikipedia

  • Quantum mechanics — For a generally accessible and less technical introduction to the topic, see Introduction to quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics …   Wikipedia

  • fluid mechanics — an applied science dealing with the basic principles of gaseous and liquid matter. Cf. fluid dynamics. [1940 45] * * * Study of the effects of forces and energy on liquids and gases. One branch of the field, hydrostatics, deals with fluids at… …   Universalium

  • Quantum Hoops — Infobox Film name = Quantum Hoops| image size = caption = Promotion poster director = Rick Greenwald producer = writer = Rick Greenwald narrator = David Duchovny starring = music = cinematography = editing = distributor = Green Forest Films… …   Wikipedia

  • Quantum gyroscope — A quantum gyroscope is a very sensitive device to measure angular rotation based on quantum mechanical principles. The first of these has been built by Richard Packard and his colleagues at the University of California, Berkeley. The extreme… …   Wikipedia

  • quantum mechanics — Synonyms and related words: aeromechanics, animal mechanics, atomic science, atomics, atomistics, atomology, biomechanics, celestial mechanics, electromechanics, fluid mechanics, frequency curve, frequency distribution, game theory,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • Marcel's Quantum Kitchen — Format Reality Cooking Starring Marcel Vigneron Country of origin United States Language(s) English …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”