attenuation vs damping

Both 'attenuation' and 'damping' are correct terms, but they are used in different contexts. 'Attenuation' is commonly used in the context of reducing the intensity of something, such as a signal or sound. 'Damping' is often used in the context of reducing the amplitude of oscillations or vibrations.

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attenuation

The term 'attenuation' is correct and commonly used in the context of reducing the intensity of something, such as a signal or sound.

Use 'attenuation' when referring to the reduction in the intensity of something, such as a signal, sound, or wave.

Examples:

The attenuation of the sound waves made it difficult to hear the speaker.
The attenuation of the radio signal caused interference with the transmission.

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Actual attenuation of hopped wort - determined by a recommended method.
It may simply be a pattern of attenuation.
Other methods, such as the beta ray attenuation method and the tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM), are currently tested for equivalence with the gravimetric method by CEN WG15.
ADAM, beta ray attenuation, sequential, from OPSIS, Sweden,
Likely due to injury, given the attenuation of her collateral ligaments.
The requirements are expressed as attenuation relative to the maximum carrier power, combined with a fixed upper limit.
Adjust the attenuation setting to 70 decibels.
The determination of lateral attenuation for finite segments differs markedly for Lmax and LE metrics.
This document specifies a method for calculating the attenuation of noise during its outdoor propagation.
This loss of acoustic energy when the ray undergoes a reflection is called attenuation through retrodiffraction.
The calculation is identical to that of the attenuation by a barrier in the clear area.
Γ() Lateral attenuation distance factor
The length of each segment and number is strongly influenced by lateral attenuation.
The fullness of flavour is mainly due to the presence of unfermented residual extract, characterised by a difference between apparent and real attenuation.
Difference between apparent and actual attenuation: 1,0-9,0 (% rel.)
(j) the availability of hearing protectors with adequate attenuation characteristics.
Instrument sensitivity: from 4 to 16 times the minimum attenuation;
Lateral attenuation is a reflection effect, due to interference between directly radiated sound and that which reflects from the surface.
Until these are developed, the following methodology, described in AIR-5662, is recommended for calculating lateral attenuation.
Variation of lateral attenuation Λ(β,) with elevation angle and distance

Alternatives:

reduction
weakening
diminution
decrease
loss

damping

The term 'damping' is correct and commonly used in the context of reducing the amplitude of oscillations or vibrations.

Use 'damping' when referring to the reduction of the amplitude of oscillations or vibrations, typically in mechanical systems.