Does resonance increase in velocity

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The discussion centers on the relationship between an atom's velocity, mass, and its resonance effects. It is suggested that as an atom travels faster, its vibrational frequency may decrease due to time dilation effects from special relativity (SR). However, the Doppler effect is also considered, indicating that when an atom moves closer to an observer, it experiences a blue shift, which can influence perceived resonance. The conversation highlights that from the atom's own reference frame, its vibrational frequency remains constant, but external observers may perceive changes in resonance due to relativistic effects. Overall, the interplay between time dilation and the Doppler effect is crucial in understanding how velocity and mass impact atomic resonance.
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Does increase in velocity and/or mass increase the effect on an atom's resonance?

I was thinking maybe the faster an atom travels in one direction the slower the atom would vibrate.

Any thoughts on this matter?
 
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For the reference frame of the atom, it will always vibrate at its resonant frequency. Shifting is only possible when viewing the atom from different frames of reference as it is dependant on time.
 
I would have to say, based on SR alone, that resonant frequencies would have to decrease as speed increases. You know; time dilation.
 
Yes, but there's also Doppler effect. IIRC, Doppler wins over SR. Meaning, when approaching you always have blue-shift. Even with SR.
 
Yes, after i posted the question i had a thought about it, and thought to myself that to an atom, everything would seem normal, but at close to light speeds decaying would appear slower to a slower or stationary observer.
 

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