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Quantum-electrodynamical coherence and superfluidity in3He

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We explore the possibility that the superfluid3He transition is related to the quantum-electrodynamical coherent interaction, occurring in the system at low temperatures and producing coherent oscillation in phase with particular classical modes of the electromagnetic field. We give a microscopic explanation for the BCS pairing potential and calculate the phase diagram for3He finding a transition toA- andB-phases with the correct temperatures.

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  1. INFN, Sezione di Milano, via G. Celoria 16, 20133, Milano, Italia

    E. Del Giudice

  2. Dipartimento di Fisica dell’Università, via G. Celoria 16, 20133, Milano, Italia

    R. Mele, A. Muggia & G. Preparata

  3. INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Frascati, Roma, Italia

    G. Preparata

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Del Giudice, E., Mele, R., Muggia, A. et al. Quantum-electrodynamical coherence and superfluidity in3He. Nouv Cim D 15, 1279–1294 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02463828

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