Is everything vibrating and will it ever stop?

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In summary, the conversation discussed the concept of Amplitude Death and whether or not it is possible for something to stop oscillating or vibrating. The speaker also questioned the idea of everything having a natural frequency and vibrating. They were curious about this concept and asked for input from the forum.
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Hi all,

Posted this in general as I think my question could span a number of physics fields.

I was doing some work on Turbulent flow this evening and whilst on Wikipedia I got myself reading links after links until I came across a link called "Amplitude Death" and this got me thinking.

I understand that everything in the world has a natural frequency and therefore everything is vibrating.

The question that popped into my head was.. "Is Amplitude Death actually possible? Can something stop oscillating/vibrating, if so what would happen?"

Just curious, but I thought this forum would be the best place to ask!

Thanks
Steve
 
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spggodd said:
I understand that everything in the world has a natural frequency and therefore everything is vibrating.

Huh? Where did you get such an idea? "Natural frequency" of a spring, for example, is the frequency at which it will vibrate if you pull it or push it and then let it go. If you DON'T pull it or push it it doesn't vibrate.
 

1. Is everything really vibrating?

Yes, according to the theory of quantum mechanics, everything in the universe is made up of particles that are constantly moving and vibrating at the atomic level.

2. How does this vibration occur?

The vibration is caused by the energy and movement of subatomic particles and waves. These particles and waves interact with each other, creating a continuous state of vibration.

3. Will everything ever stop vibrating?

It is unlikely that everything will ever stop vibrating completely. However, as the universe expands and cools over time, the level of vibration may decrease and eventually reach a state of equilibrium.

4. Does this vibration have any impact on our daily lives?

At the atomic level, the vibration of particles does not have a noticeable effect on our daily lives. However, the vibration of larger objects, such as sound waves or earthquakes, can have a significant impact.

5. Can we measure this vibration?

Yes, scientists have developed instruments such as seismographs and spectrometers that can measure and analyze vibrations at different levels. These measurements help us understand the behavior and properties of matter.

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