supergeleide

Supergeleide, also known as superfluidity, is a state of matter exhibited by certain fluids, typically liquid helium-4, at temperatures very close to absolute zero. In this state, the fluid exhibits extraordinary properties, such as zero viscosity and the ability to flow without any loss of kinetic energy. This means that supergeleide can flow through narrow channels without any resistance, and it can also climb up the walls of its container, a phenomenon known as the "creep effect."

The discovery of supergeleide in liquid helium-4 by Pyotr Kapitsa, John F. Allen, and Don Misener in 1937 was a significant milestone in the study of quantum mechanics. The phenomenon is a direct consequence of the quantum mechanical behavior of the fluid's constituent particles, which allows them to occupy the same quantum state, a condition known as Bose-Einstein condensation.

Supergeleide is not limited to liquid helium-4. Other superfluids include helium-3, atomic hydrogen, and dilute solutions of liquid helium-4 with helium-3. The study of supergeleide has led to significant advancements in our understanding of quantum mechanics and has potential applications in various fields, including quantum computing and the study of neutron stars.