Fast Diffusion Process in Quenched hcp Dilute Solid ${}^3$He-${}^4$He Mixture

Abstract

The study of phase structure of dilute ${}^3$He - ${}^4$He solid mixture of different quality is performed by spin echo NMR technique. The diffusion coefficient is determined for each coexistent phase. Two diffusion processes are observed in rapidly quenched (non-equilibrium) hcp samples: the first process has a diffusion coefficient corresponding to hcp phase, the second one has huge diffusion coefficient corresponding to liquid phase. That is evidence of liquid-like inclusions formation during fast crystal growing. It is established that these inclusions disappear in equilibrium crystals after careful annealing.

7 pages, 3 figures, QFS2009

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