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    Radial distribution function of penetrable sphere fluids to second order in density

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    The simplest bounded potential is that of penetrable spheres, which takes a positive finite value ϵ\epsilon if the two spheres are overlapped, being 0 otherwise. In this paper we derive the cavity function to second order in density and the fourth virial coefficient as functions of T∗≡kBT/ϵT^*\equiv k_BT/\epsilon (where kBk_B is the Boltzmann constant and TT is the temperature) for penetrable sphere fluids. The expressions are exact, except for the function represented by an elementary diagram inside the core, which is approximated by a polynomial form in excellent agreement with accurate results obtained by Monte Carlo integration. Comparison with the hypernetted-chain (HNC) and Percus-Yevick (PY) theories shows that the latter is better than the former for T∗≲1T^*\lesssim 1 only. However, even at zero temperature (hard sphere limit), the PY solution is not accurate inside the overlapping region, where no practical cancelation of the neglected diagrams takes place. The exact fourth virial coefficient is positive for T∗≲0.73T^*\lesssim 0.73, reaches a minimum negative value at T∗≈1.1T^*\approx 1.1, and then goes to zero from below as 1/T∗41/{T^*}^4 for high temperatures. These features are captured qualitatively, but not quantitatively, by the HNC and PY predictions. In addition, in both theories the compressibility route is the best one for T∗≲0.7T^*\lesssim 0.7, while the virial route is preferable if T∗≳0.7T^*\gtrsim 0.7.Comment: 10 pages, 2 figures; v2: minor changes; to be published in PR

    Mesoscopic theory for size- and charge- asymmetric ionic systems. I. Case of extreme asymmetry

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    A mesoscopic theory for the primitive model of ionic systems is developed for arbitrary size, λ=σ+/σ−\lambda=\sigma_+/\sigma_-, and charge, Z=e+/∣e−∣Z=e_+/|e_-|, asymmetry. Our theory is an extension of the theory we developed earlier for the restricted primitive model. The case of extreme asymmetries λ→∞\lambda\to\infty and Z→∞Z \to\infty is studied in some detail in a mean-field approximation. The phase diagram and correlation functions are obtained in the asymptotic regime λ→∞\lambda\to\infty and Z→∞Z \to\infty, and for infinite dilution of the larger ions (volume fraction np∼1/Zn_p\sim 1/Z or less). We find a coexistence between a very dilute 'gas' phase and a crystalline phase in which the macroions form a bcc structure with the lattice constant ≈3.6σ+\approx 3.6\sigma_+. Such coexistence was observed experimentally in deionized aqueous solutions of highly charged colloidal particles

    Particles-vortex interactions and flow visualization in He4

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    Recent experiments have demonstrated a remarkable progress in implementing and use of the Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and particle tracking techniques for the study of turbulence in He4. However, an interpretation of the experimental data in the superfluid phase requires understanding how the motion of tracer particles is affected by the two components, the viscous normal fluid and the inviscid superfluid. Of a particular importance is the problem of particle interactions with quantized vortex lines which may not only strongly affect the particle motion, but, under certain conditions, may even trap particles on quantized vortex cores. The article reviews recent theoretical, numerical, and experimental results in this rapidly developing area of research, putting critically together recent results, and solving apparent inconsistencies. Also discussed is a closely related technique of detection of quantized vortices negative ion bubbles in He4.Comment: To appear in the J Low Temperature Physic

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