The term "roton" can refer to a few different concepts, depending on the context. The most prominent definitions are: 1. **Quantum Fluid Dynamics**: In the context of condensed matter physics, a "roton" is an elementary excitation mode in a superfluid, specifically in helium-4. Rotons are a type of quasiparticle that describes the excitations at low temperatures.
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