Measuring, Stopping and Preventing Vibration in Microscopes and Other Laboratory Equipment

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Vibration in microscopes may seem a bit baffling, but we have found that solutions to vibration problems are usually quite simple. Vibration is the result of an object being moved until it collides with another object and bounces back. Yes, it can be as simple as shaking, but the normal definition involves collisions. Some source must continuously supply energy to the moving part(s). As long as energy is supplied to the moving part(s) and the part(s) collide, bouncing can occur at a constant frequency. If the parts can be moved so they do not collide or if the energy can be absorbed, the frequency of the bouncing can be changed or stopped.