- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-0.mp3
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-0.mp4
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-I.mp3
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-I.mp4
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-II.mp3
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-II.mp4
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp3
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp4
- Canned-Massless-Vibrations-intro.mp3
[Intro]
(Shh!) Be very, very quiet
I’m gonna capture me… some sound
(There’s gotta be some floating around)
Then, we’ll cause a riot
[Verse 1]
Off to contain some music
(Quick!) Tryin’ capture it
Controlling it’s structure
But don’t let it rupture
[Bridge]
(Shh) Be very, very quiet
I’m gonna capture me… some sound
(There’s gotta be some floating around)
Then, we’ll cause a riot
[Chorus]
Massless vibration
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Audible sensation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Sound preservation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
[Verse 2]
Going to put some tunes in the can
The best I can as an ordinary man
Slice, dice, and preserve
Always have some in reserve
[Bridge]
(Shh) Be very, very quiet
I’m gonna capture me… some sound
(There’s gotta be some floating around)
Then, we’ll cause a riot
[Chorus]
Massless vibration
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Audible sensation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Sound preservation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
[Bridge]
(Shh) Be very, very quiet
I’m gonna capture me… some sound
(There’s gotta be some floating around)
Then, we’ll cause a riot
[Chorus]
Massless vibration
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Audible sensation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Sound preservation
Phonons (rolling on and on)
[Outro]
Phonons (rolling on and on)
Phonons (rolling on and on)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Can Massless Vibrations Be Contained?
Massless vibrations, such as electromagnetic waves (like light) or other oscillations in massless fields, can be contained or confined, but the methods and principles differ from those involving objects with mass.
Containment of Massless Vibrations
- Electromagnetic Waves (Light):
- Fiber Optics: Light can be confined within fiber optic cables using the principle of total internal reflection.
- Waveguides: Light or other electromagnetic waves can be contained within structures called waveguides.
- Cavities: Resonant cavities trap light by reflecting it back and forth between mirrors, allowing it to resonate at certain frequencies.
- Quantum Fields:
- Quantum Wells: In materials, vibrations or energy states (like phonons or excitons) can be confined to specific regions.
- Field Manipulation: Massless particles or field vibrations can be confined using magnetic or electric fields.
- Acoustic Vibrations (Phonons):
- Phonons can be confined within a material by controlling its structure, like using thin films or nanostructures.
Challenges in Containing Massless Vibrations
- Energy Loss: Containment methods often result in some energy being dissipated as heat or other forms of energy.
- Dispersion: Certain types of massless vibrations can spread out, making them harder to confine.
- Quantum Limitations: Principles like uncertainty make perfect containment impossible.