ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 73.20.Qt Electron solids – 73.20.-r Electron states at surfaces and interfaces – 64.70.Dv Solid-liquid transitions – 68.35.Ja Surface and interface dynamics and vibrations – 47.55.Dz Drops and bubbles
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: The properties of ripplonic polarons in a multielectron bubble in liquid helium are investigated on the basis of a path-integral variational method. We find that the two-dimensional electron gas can form deep dimples in the helium surface, or ripplopolarons, to solidify as a Wigner crystal. We derive the experimental conditions of temperature, pressure and number of electrons in the bubble for this phase to be realized. This predicted state is distinct from the usual Wigner lattice of electrons: it melts by dissociation of the ripplopolarons when the electrons shed their localizing dimple as the pressure on the multielectron bubble drops below a critical value.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2003-00106-7
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