dämpfungsverhältnis
The dämpfungsverhältnis, or damping ratio, is a dimensionless parameter that describes how oscillations in a system decay after a disturbance. It is a fundamental concept in the study of vibratory systems, control theory, and signal processing. The damping ratio is typically denoted by the Greek letter zeta (ζ).
A system with a damping ratio of zero (ζ = 0) is undamped, meaning oscillations will continue indefinitely
A system with a damping ratio equal to one (ζ = 1) is critically damped. This is the fastest
A system with a damping ratio greater than one (ζ > 1) is overdamped. In this case, the
The dämpfungsverhältnis is crucial for understanding the transient response of a system. It influences how quickly