Sentences with phrase «torsional oscillator»

That stiffening would cause the frequency of a torsional oscillator to increase and mimic the supersolid signal (see graphic).

They found that the back - and - forth swings of a torsional oscillator filled with solid helium - 4 sped up as the temperature was lowered to below two - tenths of a degree above absolute zero — just as would be expected if a supersolid were forming inside.

Picking up a box containing many of his historical torsional oscillators, he gives it a rattle, selects one and points out an interesting ridge.

Chan and Kim's claim prompted enormous excitement, and about a dozen researchers began building torsional oscillators in a bid to replicate the observation.

Not exact matches

He picks up a pair of scissors, and starts snipping away at the plastic strands wound round the shiny beryllium - copper components of his torsional - oscillator experiment.