Spinning Super Fluids: Reach Relativistic Speeds?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of spinning a super fluid at relativistic speeds using electromagnetism. However, it is pointed out that super fluids have no viscosity, making it difficult to spin them using traditional methods. The mention of ferrofluids is also brought up, but it is noted that they do not have the same properties as super fluids. The question of how to spin a super fluid remains unanswered.
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AKatawazi
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Since there is no friction on a super fluid, can they be spun faster and faster until they reach relativistic speeds? I'm not totally sure the method you would use to spin the fluid, possibly electromagnatism somehow but assuming it were possible.
 
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Er... how do you propose you get it to spin? It has no viscosity. So if you spin the container it is in, it still won't spin! And this is not a supercurrent, so EM interaction doesn't cut it.

Zz.
 
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Well if it was a farafluid it could be spun with electromagnatism right?
 
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AKatawazi said:
Well if it was a farafluid it could be spun with electromagnatism right?

A what?

Zz.
 
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Well, if you also look at that reference, you would have noticed that it says that a ferrofluid in a magnetic field causes the fluid to polarized along the field. It says nothing about creating any kind of vortices similar to what you get for a supercurrent.

So I still fail to understand why this is relevant here, and how you intend to spin your superfluid.

Zz.
 

What are spinning super fluids?

Spinning super fluids are fluids that exhibit the properties of both a fluid and a superconductor. They are able to rotate without any resistance and can reach incredibly high speeds.

What is the significance of reaching relativistic speeds with spinning super fluids?

Reaching relativistic speeds with spinning super fluids has potential applications in energy generation, propulsion systems, and even as a tool for studying the effects of relativity.

How do spinning super fluids achieve relativistic speeds?

Spinning super fluids achieve relativistic speeds through a phenomenon called superfluid vortex shedding, where the fluid creates a vortex that propels it forward at high speeds.

What challenges do scientists face in studying spinning super fluids?

One of the main challenges in studying spinning super fluids is the extreme conditions needed to create and maintain them, such as ultra-low temperatures and high magnetic fields. Additionally, their complex behavior and interactions make it difficult to fully understand their properties.

What are some potential applications of spinning super fluids?

Besides the aforementioned energy and propulsion applications, spinning super fluids could also be used in precision instruments and sensors, as well as in medical imaging technology.

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