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Phonon vs Vibration - What's the difference?

phonon | vibration |

As nouns the difference between phonon and vibration

is that phonon is (physics) the quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave while vibration is vibration.

phonon

English

(Phonon)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (physics) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

    • See also

    * photon * plasmon

    vibration

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.
  • (physics) Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position.
  • A single complete vibrating motion.
  • (slang) An instinctively sensed emotional aura or atmosphere; vibes.

    • Related terms

    * vibrant * vibrate * vibratiuncle * vibrato * vibrator

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