ringdown

Example:Scientists use the ringdown signal to infer properties of neutron stars.

Definition:The signal that decreases in amplitude over time following an initial disturbance in a resonant system.

Example:The ringdown oscillation of a black hole merger can provide insights into the properties of the merged black hole.

Definition:An oscillation that decreases in amplitude over time due to damping, such as those observed in gravitational wave signal analysis.

Example:The ringdown period is a critical parameter for understanding the final moments of a black hole merger.

Definition:The duration of time during which the oscillations of a resonant system dampen and cease.