Quantum Vortices: From Superfluids to Superconductors and Beyond

Dive into the world of quantum vortices—quantized whirlpools that thread superfluids, superconductors, and even light. We trace their history from Onsager and London to Feynman and Abrikosov, explain what quantized circulation means, and explore spontaneous formation via the Kibble–Zurek mechanism and the surprising idea of negative temperature. We’ll also glimpse potential applications in quantum technologies and new materials.

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